Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

SOC 25-9044

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 11.4% since 2023-24.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $42,823

Level IV threshold: $49,240

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$42,823

Level I$29,330

Level II$35,993

Level III$42,823

Level IV$49,240

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Canton-Massillon, OH, OH	$64,140	$70,717	$77,293	$83,870
2	Utica-Rome, NY, NY	$48,090	$62,183	$76,277	$90,370
3	Toledo, OH, OH	$53,330	$64,290	$75,250	$86,210
4	Cleveland, OH, OH	$40,040	$54,047	$68,053	$82,060
5	Youngstown-Warren, OH, OH	$39,030	$53,350	$67,670	$81,990
6	Sandusky, OH, OH	$38,870	$53,010	$67,150	$81,290
7	San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, CA	$47,360	$56,843	$66,327	$75,810
8	New Haven, CT, CT	$61,230	$63,657	$66,083	$68,510
9	Lima, OH, OH	$35,430	$50,303	$65,177	$80,050
10	Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH, OH	$34,950	$49,797	$64,643	$79,490

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

2026 Weighted Lottery Impact