Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $80,210 +78.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,890
90th percentile $100,840
Employed locally 250
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,890
    25th
    $47,370
    50th (median)
    $80,210
    75th
    $80,280
    90th
    $100,840

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Ohio $75,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,480

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Ohio $75,610
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $49,710
    Columbus, OH $47,740
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $47,560

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Cleveland, OH is 78.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $37,890 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,370.