Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $40,390 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $45,050
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $40,390
    50th (median)
    $40,390
    75th
    $40,390
    90th
    $45,050

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,190
    Connecticut $62,880
    College Station-Bryan, TX $58,150
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,940
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,120
    Columbus, OH $47,740

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$40,530
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 10.1% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,390.