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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Minnesota

In Minnesota, teaching assistants, except postsecondarys earn $38,160 at the median. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

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

$38K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $38K get you in Minnesota?

Take-home$2,620/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,232/mo
Rent burden47% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$38,160/yr
After rent$1,388/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Minnesota

Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $30,260, 25th percentile $35,580, median $38,160, 75th percentile $45,900, 90th percentile $49,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$36KMedian$38K75th$46K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $30,260, 25th percentile $35,580, median $38,160, 75th percentile $45,900, 90th percentile $49,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level teaching assistants, except postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K.Top earners bring in $49K or more - a $19K 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 Minnesota?

The median is $38,160 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,260, and experienced teaching assistants, except postsecondarys can clear $49,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $38K enough to live in Minnesota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,620/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,232/month (median of metro areas), which eats 47% 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 Minnesota?

Minnesota 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 $38,160 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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