Washington Median
$50,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.26
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+18% vs US median
US median $42,910
State Rank
#7 of 45
1,480 employed here
How much does a Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary make in Washington?
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Washington take home a median of $50,460 annually — roughly $24.26 an hour — which runs 18% above the national median of $42,910.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $34,650 while the top 10% make $64,740 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,570 and $61,010 a year.
Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,650 | $16.66 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,570 | $19.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $50,460 | $24.26 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,010 | $29.33 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $64,740 | $31.13 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 7th 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 $52,300North 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 $47,990Maine $47,210South 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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($50,460) 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 Washington?
The median Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary salary in Washington is $50,460 per year, or about $24.26 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,650 at the entry level to $64,740 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary about 18% more than the national median of $42,910. Washington ranks 7th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $50,460 a year. About 1,480 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Teaching Assistant, Postsecondary salary report
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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.