Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $33,940 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $55,970
Employed locally 60
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,940
    50th (median)
    $33,940
    75th
    $51,710
    90th
    $55,970

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 49% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 51% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $50,570
    Kansas City, MO-KS $37,170
    Jacksonville, FL $29,900
    Jackson, MS $22,270

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $101,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Wichita, KS is 24.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,940.