Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $38,650 -14% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $17,280
90th percentile $57,800
Employed locally 1,370
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,280
    25th
    $29,810
    50th (median)
    $38,650
    75th
    $47,900
    90th
    $57,800

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 55% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 45% 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
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,420
    Oklahoma $38,650
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,600
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $37,250
    Tulsa, OK $31,730
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $29,680

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$49,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$48,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$48,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,980
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$81,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 14% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $17,280 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,810.