Occupation ยท SOC 25-9044
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of teaching assistants, postsecondary has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 155,010 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $44,930.
US employment
155,010
Median annual wage
$44,930
Mean annual wage
$47,560
Median hourly wage
Not available
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $19,650 (+43.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,090 | $27,160 (+60.4%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | $63,620 | $18,690 (+41.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,340 | $17,410 (+38.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | $18,040 (+40.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $59,950 | $15,020 (+33.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California26,370
- 2. Michigan18,240
- 3. New York14,290
- 4. Texas13,960
- 5. Illinois11,860
- 6. Arizona6,630
- 7. Maryland5,600
- 8. Connecticut3,800
- 9. Wisconsin3,790
- 10. Massachusetts3,390
States that pay the most
- 1. Ohio$75,610
- 2. Connecticut$62,880
- 3. New Jersey$61,560
- 4. Maryland$56,140
- 5. North Dakota$50,570
- 6. California$50,330
- 7. Minnesota$50,260
- 8. Virginia$49,420
- 9. Nebraska$48,180
- 10. Washington$48,080
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Termn/a
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolTeleworkable
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