Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $30,370 -32.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $46,000
Employed locally 360
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $30,370
    75th
    $41,610
    90th
    $46,000

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 43% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 57% 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
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $37,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,300
    Tallahassee, FL $35,380
    Flint, MI $32,210
    Florida $31,100
    Flagstaff, AZ $30,640

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,150
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Tampa, FL is 32.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.