Farm and Home Management Educators vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Farm and Home Management Educators out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $23K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Farm and Home Management Educators land at $60,220 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: farm and home management educator programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Farm and Home Management Educators is California ($98,770); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Farm and Home Management Educators median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Farm and Home Management Educators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Farm and Home Management Educators earn more nationally. The median is $60,220 for Farm and Home Management Educators versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $23K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Farm and Home Management Educators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at -1.5% projected growth, compared to -2.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Farm and Home Management Educators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Farm and Home Management Educators typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Farm and Home Management Educators get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Farm and Home Management Educators at $98,770/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Farm and Home Management Educators vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Farm and Home Management Educators earn $98,770 vs. $46,490 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.