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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in California

In California, teaching assistants, postsecondary earn a median of $50,330 per year.

Median (California)
$50,330
Bottom 10%
$34,940
Top 10%
$77,790
Employed in California
26,370

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, teaching assistants, postsecondary earn a median of $50,330 — 12% above the national median of $44,930. Locally the range runs $34,940 to $77,790. About 26,370 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 50 states for teaching assistants, postsecondary pay — roughly the 90th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Ohio, $75,610) by 50%. State employment of about 26,370 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$44,930
US bottom 10%
$28,020
US top 10%
$73,560

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning

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