Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $50,110 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,850
90th percentile $81,280
Employed locally 2,480
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,850
    25th
    $39,960
    50th (median)
    $50,110
    75th
    $74,120
    90th
    $81,280

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 78% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 22% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $48,600
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,260
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $47,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,550

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,710
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $132,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Champaign, IL is 11.5% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,850 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,960.