Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $37,020 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,590
90th percentile $45,090
Employed locally 1,190
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,590
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $37,020
    90th
    $45,090

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 51% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 49% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,190
    Merced, CA $63,220
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,480
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,660

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,510
    Tutors$36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Fresno, CA is 17.6% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $34,590 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.