Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Iowa
Ranked #30 of 45 · IA
8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $43,760 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $38,960
Employment 560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,790P25 $26,970 Median $38,960P75 $56,410P90 $66,080
About 80% of teaching assistants, postsecondarys in Iowa earn between $22,790 and $66,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Iowa is $43,760, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($47,670). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,450 | $51,900 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,340 | $52,640 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $47,870 | $51,210 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34,570 | $42,530 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,340 | $41,100 | 140 |