Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Pennsylvania

Ranked #35 of 51 · PA

10.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,360 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $34,740
Employment 48,310

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $23,380P25 $29,090 Median $34,740P75 $37,500P90 $45,980

About 80% of teaching assistants, except postsecondarys in Pennsylvania earn between $23,380 and $45,980. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Pennsylvania
$34,360
U.S. average
$38,290

The mean teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Pennsylvania is $34,360, about 10.3% below the U.S. average ($38,290). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Pennsylvania

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,080 $36,610 26,990
York-Hanover, PA $35,540 $35,020 1,940
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $35,120 $35,890 3,860
Chambersburg, PA $35,040 $34,200 430
Lebanon, PA $35,020 $34,680 410
Lancaster, PA $34,900 $33,470 1,880
Gettysburg, PA $34,720 $35,840 320
Reading, PA $34,450 $34,670 1,880

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Pennsylvania?

The median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Pennsylvania is $34,740 per year (mean $34,360), and about 80% earn between $23,380 and $45,980.

How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make per hour in Pennsylvania?

Roughly $17 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $34,360 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?

Pennsylvania ranks #35 of 51 states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $34,360 is about 10.3% below the U.S. average of $38,290.

Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay teaching assistants, except postsecondary the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for teaching assistants, except postsecondary are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($36,080), York-Hanover, PA ($35,540), Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($35,120), by median annual wage.

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