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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Role Overview

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.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Ohio	$75,610
Connecticut	$62,880
New Jersey	$61,560
Maryland	$56,140
North Dakota	$50,570
California	$50,330
Minnesota	$50,260
Virginia	$49,420
Nebraska	$48,180
Washington	$48,080
Kentucky	$47,680
New York	$47,400
Massachusetts	$47,000
Texas	$46,440
Vermont	$46,370

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$44,930

Projected Growth (10yr)

+3.1%

Avg. annual openings

24.6k

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