Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $57,940 +29% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,650
90th percentile $75,830
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,650
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $57,940
    75th
    $60,160
    90th
    $75,830

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 67% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 33% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Ohio $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Maryland $56,140
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $50,330
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,600
    Omaha, NE-IA $48,420
    Worcester, MA $47,440

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 29% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,650 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.