Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $28,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Assistant, Except Postsecondary Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 672 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 672 openings per year are projected for Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary. +9.4% Employment Change Employment for Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 9.4% between 2025 and 2030. $13.88 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $13.88/hour. Entry level workers are paid $10.40, while experienced workers are paid $17.16. The median wage is below the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 4,599 Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 5,032. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary are Child Care Services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary include Education and Training, Public Safety and Security, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Teaching Assistant, Except Postsecondary is HS diploma or less. 48% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
