Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Columbia, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, SC

Median annual salary $34,730 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,460
90th percentile $70,270
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,460
    25th
    $18,530
    50th (median)
    $34,730
    75th
    $46,910
    90th
    $70,270

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,146 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 53% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 47% 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
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $49,940
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $48,260
    Wisconsin $46,050
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,140
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $43,590

    Related occupations in Columbia, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,540
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,690
    Instructional Coordinators $61,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Columbia, SC is 22.7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,460 per year in Columbia, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,530.