Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary is $45,280 a year. About 12,500 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($36,780). It is 14% higher than the Oregon median ($39,850).
Pay range for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31,360 |
| 25% of workers | $36,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45,280 |
| 75% of workers | $49,000 |
| 90% of workers | $57,180 |
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $45,280 | 12,500 |
| Bend | $43,550 | 1,170 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $40,180 | 2,270 |
| Salem | $38,950 | 3,050 |
| Medford | $38,750 | 1,190 |
| Corvallis | $38,470 | 450 |
| Grants Pass | $38,140 | 560 |
| Albany | $37,930 | 800 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $49,540 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $94,280 |
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