Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $29,960 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,530
90th percentile $34,740
Employed locally 50
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,530
    25th
    $22,530
    50th (median)
    $29,960
    75th
    $29,960
    90th
    $34,740

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 50% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 50% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $59,230
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $57,980
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,140
    California $50,330
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,120

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,080
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,960
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 33.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $22,530 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,530.