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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Idaho

In Idaho, teaching assistants, except postsecondarys earn $29,840 at the median. The range runs from $22K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$30K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$22K
Entry level (10th %)
$46K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $30K get you in Idaho?

Take-home$2,112/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,305/mo
Rent burden61.8% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$29,840/yr
After rent$807/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Idaho

Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $22,350, 25th percentile $26,730, median $29,840, 75th percentile $36,490, 90th percentile $46,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$22K25th$27KMedian$30K75th$36K90th$46K
Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary percentiles in Idaho: 10th percentile $22,350, 25th percentile $26,730, median $29,840, 75th percentile $36,490, 90th percentile $46,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level teaching assistants, except postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $22K. Mid-career wages sit at $30K.Top earners bring in $46K or more - a $24K spread from bottom to top.

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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$47K+34%41,650
California$45K+29%160,960
District of Columbia$45K+27%3,280
Maine$44K+24%9,000
Minnesota$38K+8%37,410
Massachusetts$38K+8%37,750
New Hampshire$37K+6%7,180
Connecticut$37K+5%20,920
Vermont$37K+5%5,470
North Dakota$37K+4%5,550
Delaware$37K+4%4,390
Virginia$37K+4%34,460
New York$37K+4%134,590
Oregon$37K+4%22,330
Wisconsin$36K+2%25,790

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Frequently asked questions

How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondarys make in Idaho?

The median is $29,840 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,350, and experienced teaching assistants, except postsecondarys can clear $46,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $30K enough to live in Idaho?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,112/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,305/month (median of metro areas), which eats 61.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary go in Idaho?

Idaho has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary is worth about $29,840 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do teaching assistants, except postsecondarys get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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