Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $37,630 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $76,940
Employed locally 80
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $30,450
    50th (median)
    $37,630
    75th
    $48,570
    90th
    $76,940

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 154% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 54% above 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
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Springfield, MO $48,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $46,820
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $45,850
    Colorado Springs, CO $40,390
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $37,730

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,610
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,860
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,210
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$57,610
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59,910
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Arecibo, PR is 16.2% below 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 Arecibo?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,450.