Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for teaching assistants, postsecondary is $49,890 a year. About 1,660 people work in this job there.
That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($42,910). Virginia ranks 11th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for teaching assistants, postsecondary in Virginia
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31,670 |
| 25% of workers | $36,140 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49,890 |
| 75% of workers | $64,760 |
| 90% of workers | $80,310 |
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $51,230 | 90 |
| Richmond | $50,360 | 210 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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