Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Middle 50%
- $31,750–$65,300
- vs U.S. median
- +8%
- Metro rank
- #35 of 81
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $46,430 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,150 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $42,910 and 17% above the MI statewide median of $39,830. It ranks #35 of 81 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,150 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in other MI metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $50,820 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,990 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $36,610 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $33,680 |
| Flint, MI | $31,540 |
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What is the average Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Detroit?
The BLS median is $46,430 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,150 jobs pay between $31,750 and $65,300. The 10th percentile is $30,950 and the 90th is $83,310.
Is Detroit a high-paying metro for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $42,910 and 17% above the MI statewide median of $39,830. It ranks #35 of 81 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.