Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $65,190 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $82,990
Employed locally 5,100
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $60,840
    50th (median)
    $65,190
    75th
    $82,730
    90th
    $82,990

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 49% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 51% 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
    Merced, CA $63,220
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,480
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $57,660
    California $50,330

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA is 45.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,840.