Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary
in Columbia, MO
- Middle 50%
- $29,190–$37,510
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #225 of 525
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in the Columbia, MO metro earn a median of $35,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 570 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $36,780 and 3% below the MO statewide median of $36,300. It ranks #225 of 525 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE570 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in other MO metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $36,550 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $36,520 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $36,410 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,950 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $35,620 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,500 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $35,050 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $34,270 |
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Questions
What is the average Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Columbia?
The BLS median is $35,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 570 jobs pay between $29,190 and $37,510. The 10th percentile is $28,600 and the 90th is $46,060.
Is Columbia a high-paying metro for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $36,780 and 3% below the MO statewide median of $36,300. It ranks #225 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.