How much does a Graduate Assistant make in Philadelphia, PA? The average Graduate Assistant salary in Philadelphia, PA is $147,843 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $122,148 and $179,647. 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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Graduate Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Graduate Assistant Salary $98,753 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Graduate Assistant Salary $122,148 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Graduate Assistant Salary $147,843 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Graduate Assistant Salary $179,647 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Graduate Assistant Salary $208,602 Philadelphia,PA May 28, 2024
25% $122,148 10% $98,753 90% $208,602 75% $179,647 $147,843 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Graduate Assistant ?

A teaching assistant or teacher's aide (TA) or education assistant (EA) is an individual who assists a teacher with instructional responsibilities. TAs include graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), who are graduate students; undergraduate teaching assistants (UTAs), who are undergraduate students; secondary school TAs, who are either high school students or adults; and elementary school TAs, who are adults (also known as paraprofessional educators or teacher's aides). By definition, TAs assist with classes, but many graduate students serve as the sole instructor for one or more classes each sem...

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    Graduate Assistant


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Dean of Graduate Programs


    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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