Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $29,480 -34.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,040
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 430
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,040
    25th
    $24,010
    50th (median)
    $29,480
    75th
    $38,220
    90th
    $47,410

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 50% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 50% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 34.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $18,040 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,010.