Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $51,420 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,620
90th percentile $100,970
Employed locally 1,450
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,620
    25th
    $40,920
    50th (median)
    $51,420
    75th
    $63,060
    90th
    $100,970

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 61% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 39% 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
    Tucson, AZ $45,810
    Flagstaff, AZ $30,640

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 14.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $30,620 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,920.