Teaching assistants, except postsecondary
BLS projects employment of teaching assistants, except postsecondary to change by -0.3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% projected for all occupations, with about 176,200 openings a year. The median annual wage in 2025 was $36,780 (all occupations: $50,980).
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| Median annual wage, 2025 | $36,780 |
|---|---|
| Employment, 2025 | 1,463,000 |
| Projected employment, 2035 | 1,458,000 |
| Change, 2025–35 | -0.3% (−4,900) |
| Openings per year, 2025–35 average | 176,200 |
| Typical entry education | Some college, no degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
| Self-employed | 0.1% |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2025–35, and worker characteristics, 2025 ↗. Employment is for 2025, projections to 2035; median annual wage is for 2025; openings are the projected annual average for 2025–35. Figures are national, not local. Data last downloaded Oct 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make?
BLS reports a median annual wage of $36,780 for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in 2025.
What is the job outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?
BLS projects employment to change by -0.3% from 2025 to 2035, with about 176,200 openings per year on average.
What education do teaching assistants, except postsecondary need?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as: Some college, no degree. Typical on-the-job training: None.