Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $61,330 +36.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,900
90th percentile $78,620
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,900
    25th
    $61,330
    50th (median)
    $61,330
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $78,620

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    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
    Corpus Christi, TX $47,030

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 36.5% above 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $30,900 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,330.