Career Profile Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $31,700 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Graduate Teaching Assistants assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities General Information 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. Graduate students who teach one or more full courses should be classified in the 25-1000 minor group. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 33 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 33 openings per year are projected for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary. +18.1% Employment Change Employment for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.1% between 2023 and 2028. $15.23 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $15.23/hour. Entry level workers are paid $10.89, while experienced workers are paid $19.93. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 193 Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 228. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary are Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Junior Colleges, and Technical and Trade Schools. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary include English Language, Education and Training, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary is Bachelor's. 98% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
