Maine Median
$47,210
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $42,910
State Rank
#22 of 45
90 employed here
How much does a Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary make in Maine?
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Maine take home a median of $47,210 annually — roughly $22.70 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $42,910.
Within Maine, entry-level pay starts around $36,910 while the top 10% make $74,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,640 and $63,680 a year.
Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary salary range in Maine
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,910 | $17.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,640 | $20.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,210 | $22.70 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $63,680 | $30.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,780 | $35.95 |
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How Maine compares
Maine ranks 22nd out of 45 states and territories for Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary salary in other states
Maryland $58,330Massachusetts $56,370Texas $55,670New Jersey $54,260Minnesota $53,380Utah $52,300Washington $50,460North Carolina $50,050North Dakota $49,960Oklahoma $49,920Virginia $49,890Arizona $49,810Kentucky $49,680Oregon $49,550Rhode Island $49,420California $49,140Georgia $48,800Ohio $48,710Vermont $48,620New Mexico $48,270Wisconsin $47,990South Carolina $46,760New York $43,610District of Columbia $43,160Kansas $41,580South Dakota $39,840Michigan $39,830Nebraska $39,650Iowa $38,960Pennsylvania $38,020Louisiana $37,950Florida $37,770Colorado $37,450Idaho $37,310Tennessee $36,950Illinois $36,040West Virginia $35,960Alaska $35,790Indiana $34,910Montana $30,070New Hampshire $26,810Nevada $24,960Arkansas $23,140Alabama $22,600
Working as a Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary in Maine
Nationally, about 164,000 people work as Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Maine pay ($47,210) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary make in Maine?
The median Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary salary in Maine is $47,210 per year, or about $22.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,910 at the entry level to $74,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maine pay compare to the national average?
Maine pays Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary about 10% more than the national median of $42,910. Maine ranks 22nd out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maine a good state for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — Maine pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,210 a year. About 90 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary are employed in Maine. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Maine?
The highest-paying occupations in Maine include Radiologist ($555,750), Physician, All Other ($419,410), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($379,930), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.