Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Delaware: $42,000 Average

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Average base salary, Delaware

$42,000 / year

≈ $3,500 per month · $20.19 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Delaware · median $39,000

25th percentile
$36,000Average
$42,00075th percentile
$48,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary by state

Alabama$27,000

Alaska$40,500

Arizona$38,000

Arkansas$32,500

California$49,000

Colorado$39,500

Connecticut$42,500

Delaware$42,000

District of Columbia$49,500

Florida$35,500

Georgia$31,000

Hawaii$41,000

Idaho$37,500

Illinois$40,500

Indiana$35,000

Iowa$32,500

Kansas$31,500

Kentucky$34,500

Louisiana$29,500

Maine$47,500

Maryland$44,000

Massachusetts$44,500

Michigan$36,500

Minnesota$43,500

Mississippi$26,500

Missouri$38,500

Montana$36,000

Nebraska$36,500

Nevada$36,000

New Hampshire$41,500

New Jersey$41,500

New Mexico$38,000

New York$43,000

North Carolina$33,000

North Dakota$40,000

Ohio$37,500

Oklahoma$29,000

Oregon$43,000

Pennsylvania$35,500

Rhode Island$39,500

South Carolina$31,000

South Dakota$30,500

Tennessee$31,500

Texas$32,500

Utah$39,000

Vermont$43,500

Virginia$42,500

Washington$52,500

West Virginia$32,500

Wisconsin$39,500

Wyoming$36,500

About this role

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay by experience level

Entry level$28,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$32,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$38,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$47,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$52,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-1.5%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

170,400

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary by industry

Educational Services

1,210,740 workers

$40,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

1,185,500 workers

$40,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

1,082,670 workers

$40,000

Social Assistance

154,690 workers

$36,500

Child Care Services

140,750 workers

$36,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

118,800 workers

$40,000

Administrative and Support Services

24,840 workers

$42,000

Employment Services

24,660 workers

$42,000

Individual and Family Services

12,960 workers

$38,500

Educational Support Services

12,480 workers

$39,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pays 55% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,500

Library Technician$47,000

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$48,000

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,500

Tutor$50,000

Self-Enrichment Teacher$56,500

Museum Technicians and Conservators$59,500

Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61,000

Farm and Home Management Educators$63,000

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make?

The average base salary for a Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in the United States is $39,500 per year, or about $18.99 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $32,000 and $47,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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