Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $39,600 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $78,590
Employed locally 2,500
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $39,600
    75th
    $62,210
    90th
    $78,590

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 39% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 61% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 11.9% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.