Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $22,270 -50.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $20,150
90th percentile $59,970
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,150
    25th
    $20,150
    50th (median)
    $22,270
    75th
    $35,310
    90th
    $59,970

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 37% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 63% 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

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,570
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,690
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,200
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $168,850
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Jackson, MS is 50.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $20,150 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,150.