Teaching Assistant (College) Salary in the United States

Teaching Assistant (College) Salary

How much does a Teaching Assistant (College) make in the United States? The average Teaching Assistant (College) salary in the United States is $16,954 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $13,936 and $21,088. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $13,936 10% $11,189 90% $24,852 75% $21,088 $16,954 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Teaching Assistant (College)

Teaching Assistant (College) teaches and participates in empirical (qualitative/quantitative) research within a specialized discipline/interdisciplinary field. Is enrolled in a graduate program. Being a Teaching Assistant (College) may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Teaching Assistant (College) Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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