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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 51 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of teaching assistants, except postsecondarys in California earn between $37,240 and $59,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in California is $47,300, about 23.5% above the U.S. average ($38,290). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,360 | $52,640 | 18,710 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,010 | $51,670 | 7,240 |
| Napa, CA | $48,450 | $49,660 | 530 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $48,270 | $50,180 | 1,930 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,200 | $48,950 | 1,630 |
| Salinas, CA | $48,030 | $49,070 | 2,290 |
| Modesto, CA | $47,990 | $47,890 | 3,470 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $47,860 | $49,370 | 3,870 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in California?
The median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in California is $46,490 per year (mean $47,300), and about 80% earn between $37,240 and $59,520.
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make per hour in California?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $47,300 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?
California ranks #3 of 51 states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $47,300 is about 23.5% above the U.S. average of $38,290.
Which metro areas in California pay teaching assistants, except postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for teaching assistants, except postsecondary are San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($49,360), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($49,010), Napa, CA ($48,450), by median annual wage.
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