Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $30,190 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,940
90th percentile $38,890
Employed locally 120
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,940
    25th
    $23,750
    50th (median)
    $30,190
    75th
    $38,800
    90th
    $38,890

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 59% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 41% 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
    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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,510
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,900
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,710
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,140
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Brownsville, TX is 32.8% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,940 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,750.