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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, teaching assistants, except postsecondarys earn $22,310 at the median. The range runs from $20K at the entry level to $30K for experienced workers.

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

$22K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$20K
Entry level (10th %)
$30K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $22K get you in Puerto Rico?

Take-home$1,656/mo
Median 2BR rentNot available at national level — select a state or metro
COL-adjusted salary$22,310/yr
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U.S. employed: 9,320
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $19,940, 25th percentile $21,620, median $22,310, 75th percentile $23,610, 90th percentile $30,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$20K25th$22KMedian$22K75th$24K90th$30K
Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $19,940, 25th percentile $21,620, median $22,310, 75th percentile $23,610, 90th percentile $30,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level teaching assistants, except postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $22K.Top earners bring in $30K or more - a $10K 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 Puerto Rico?

The median is $22,310 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $19,940, and experienced teaching assistants, except postsecondarys can clear $30,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $22K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,656/month after taxes. Rent varies significantly by location - select a specific state or metro area to see local HUD Fair Market Rent data.

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

Puerto Rico 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 $22,310 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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