Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $46,220 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,770
90th percentile $63,910
Employed locally 250
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,770
    25th
    $28,190
    50th (median)
    $46,220
    75th
    $63,910
    90th
    $63,910

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 47% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 53% 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
    Lubbock, TX $61,330
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,150
    Laredo, TX $48,750
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $48,060
    Abilene, TX $47,470
    Texarkana, TX-AR $47,440

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 2.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,770 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,190.