Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $48,770 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $35,200
90th percentile $62,470
Employed locally 240
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,200
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $48,770
    75th
    $62,470
    90th
    $62,470

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 72% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $80,210
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Ohio $75,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $64,550
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,530
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,940
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $48,390
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,350

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Albuquerque, NM is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Albuquerque, NM is 8.5% above the national median of $44,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $35,200 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.