Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $44,290 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $69,470
Employed locally 1,270
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $36,870
    50th (median)
    $44,290
    75th
    $47,080
    90th
    $69,470

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 28% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 72% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 1.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,870.