Career Profile Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $29,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction. General Information Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 572 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 572 openings per year are projected for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. +11.4% Employment Change Employment for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 11.4% between 2023 and 2028. $14.08 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $14.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $11.16, while experienced workers are paid $16.54. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 3,756 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 4,184. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary are Elementary and Secondary Schools, Child Care Services, and Religious Organizations. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary include English Language, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary is Some college, no degree. 34% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
