Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $34,470–$49,750
- vs U.S. median
- +11%
- Metro rank
- #58 of 525
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $40,930 a year, based on BLS estimates for 26,350 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% above the U.S. median of $36,780 and 4% above the MA statewide median of $39,380. It ranks #58 of 525 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE26,350 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in other MA metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $44,610 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $40,110 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $39,630 |
| Worcester, MA | $39,240 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $36,710 |
| Springfield, MA | $31,200 |
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Questions
What is the average Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $40,930 a year (May 2025). Half of the 26,350 jobs pay between $34,470 and $49,750. The 10th percentile is $31,200 and the 90th is $60,730.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
That is 11% above the U.S. median of $36,780 and 4% above the MA statewide median of $39,380. It ranks #58 of 525 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.