Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys earn a median salary of $35,240/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $27,100. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.