Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $31,730 -29.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $21,420
90th percentile $50,800
Employed locally 50
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,420
    25th
    $21,610
    50th (median)
    $31,730
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $50,800

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 47% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 53% 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
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $47,420
    Oklahoma $38,650
    Oklahoma City, OK $38,650
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $38,600
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $37,250
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $29,680

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,650
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,080
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Tulsa, OK is 29.4% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $21,420 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,610.