Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $63,020 +40.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $63,020
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $50,190
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $63,020
    90th
    $63,020

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 86% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 14% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $60,480
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $50,010
    Binghamton, NY $48,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,290
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,140

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Syracuse, NY is 40.3% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,190.