Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $63,220 +40.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,600
90th percentile $74,600
Employed locally 100
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,600
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $63,220
    75th
    $63,220
    90th
    $74,600

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 97% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 3% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Ohio $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,190
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,480
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,660
    California $50,330

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Merced, CA is 40.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,600 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.