Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,270 -17% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $71,280
Employed locally 80
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $37,270
    75th
    $59,420
    90th
    $71,280

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 47% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 53% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $65,190
    Merced, CA $63,220
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,480
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,660

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Modesto, CA is 17% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.