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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Minnesota

In Minnesota, teaching assistants, postsecondarys earn $50,260 at the median. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.

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

$50K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$23K
Entry level (10th %)
$59K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $50K get you in Minnesota?

Take-home$3,369/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,232/mo
Rent burden36.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$50,260/yr
After rent$2,137/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Minnesota

Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $23,470, 25th percentile $37,560, median $50,260, 75th percentile $57,800, 90th percentile $58,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$23K25th$38KMedian$50K75th$58K90th$59K
Bar chart showing Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Minnesota: 10th percentile $23,470, 25th percentile $37,560, median $50,260, 75th percentile $57,800, 90th percentile $58,660. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level teaching assistants, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K.Top earners bring in $59K or more - a $35K spread from bottom to top.

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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay across states

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

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Ohio$76K+68%1,650
Connecticut$63K+40%3,800
New Jersey$62K+37%3,140
Maryland$56K+25%5,600
North Dakota$51K+13%100
California$50K+12%26,370
Minnesota$50K+12%530
Virginia$49K+10%1,660
Nebraska$48K+7%480
Washington$48K+7%1,220
Kentucky$48K+6%1,010
New York$47K+5%14,290
Massachusetts$47K+5%3,390
Texas$46K+3%13,960
Vermont$46K+3%80

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Frequently asked questions

How much do teaching assistants, postsecondarys make in Minnesota?

The median is $50,260 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,470, and experienced teaching assistants, postsecondarys can clear $58,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $50K enough to live in Minnesota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,369/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,232/month (median of metro areas), which eats 36.6% 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, 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, postsecondary salary is worth about $50,260 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do teaching assistants, 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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