Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $36,220 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $49,410
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $36,220
    75th
    $47,790
    90th
    $49,410

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 46% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 54% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,660
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $50,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,600
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,260
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $47,680

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Bloomington, IL is 19.4% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.