Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $46,200 a year. About 25,050 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($36,780). It is 2% lower than the District of Columbia median ($46,920).
Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34,470 |
| 25% of workers | $37,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46,200 |
| 75% of workers | $50,850 |
| 90% of workers | $61,880 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page) | $46,200 | 25,050 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, except postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 176,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Instructional Coordinators | $105,220 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $58,330 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $59,970 |
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