Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $48,600 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $82,030
Employed locally 80
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $36,780
    50th (median)
    $48,600
    75th
    $61,830
    90th
    $82,030

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 58% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 42% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $65,480
    New Haven, CT $64,920
    Connecticut $62,880
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $62,880
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,140
    District of Columbia $39,510

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $81,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,630
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,940
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Norwich, CT is 8.2% 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,780.