Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,400 -19% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,910
90th percentile $63,330
Employed locally 2,320
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,910
    25th
    $28,150
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $49,350
    90th
    $63,330

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 45% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 55% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 19% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,910 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,150.