Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for teaching assistants, postsecondary is $37,450 a year. About 530 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($42,910). Colorado ranks 34th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for teaching assistants, postsecondary in Colorado
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32,430 |
| 25% of workers | $37,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37,450 |
| 75% of workers | $49,430 |
| 90% of workers | $81,240 |
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | $40,390 | 0 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $37,450 | 340 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for teaching assistants, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 25,700 openings a year (BLS)
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