Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $41K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary land at $77,570 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: social work teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary is Hawaii ($133,340); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary earn more nationally. The median is $77,570 for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $41K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at 2.3% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary get paid the most?
Hawaii is the top-paying state for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary at $133,340/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Delaware, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary earn $100,550 vs. $37,830 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.