Self-Enrichment Teachers vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Self-Enrichment Teachers out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $10K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Self-Enrichment Teachers land at $46,800 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: self-enrichment teacher programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Self-Enrichment Teachers is District of Columbia ($66,430); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Self-Enrichment Teachers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Self-Enrichment Teachers or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Self-Enrichment Teachers earn more nationally. The median is $46,800 for Self-Enrichment Teachers versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $10K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Self-Enrichment Teachers or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Self-Enrichment Teachers has the better 10-year outlook at 3.7% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Self-Enrichment Teachers or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Self-Enrichment Teachers typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Self-Enrichment Teachers get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Self-Enrichment Teachers at $66,430/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Self-Enrichment Teachers vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Self-Enrichment Teachers earn $66,430 vs. $46,920 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.