Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $28,720 -36.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,840
90th percentile $50,900
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,840
    25th
    $22,910
    50th (median)
    $28,720
    75th
    $41,860
    90th
    $50,900

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 36% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 64% 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
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $50,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,520
    Napa, CA $40,080
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $38,770
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $38,030
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $36,480

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 36.1% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,840 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,910.