Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $28,460 -36.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,480
90th percentile $59,470
Employed locally 420
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,480
    25th
    $21,620
    50th (median)
    $28,460
    75th
    $44,700
    90th
    $59,470

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 54% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 46% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $25,590
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,050
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $54,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in McAllen, TX is 36.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,480 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,620.