Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Washington
$50,650avg. a year
Annual salary · 43,420 employed
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Washington earn an average of $50,650 a year. That is $12,360 (32%) more than the U.S. average of $38,290. The best-paying metro area is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $54,720.
$49,120Median pay
$50,650Average yearly
+31%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Washington metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, except postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
121,040 jobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
$54,720
a year
2870 jobs
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
$54,130
a year
31,370 jobs
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA
$51,970
a year
41,200 jobs
Bellingham, WA
$51,280
a year
51,700 jobs
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
$49,070
a year
62,150 jobs
Yakima, WA
$47,280
a year
7830 jobs
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA
$45,340
a year
8710 jobs
Longview-Kelso, WA
$44,870
a year
92,450 jobs
Kennewick-Richland, WA
$44,690
a year
1012,500 jobs
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
$44,160
a year
11330 jobs
Walla Walla, WA
$43,320
a year
123,090 jobs
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
$43,000
a year
13370 jobs
Lewiston, ID-WA
$41,330
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay in Washington, charted
Pay over time
Washington, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Washington teaching assistants, except postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Washington vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $38,290 | – |
| Washington | $50,650 | – |
| Oregon | $41,550 | – |
| Idaho | $36,330 | – |
Related jobs in Washington
- Instructional Coordinators$94,830
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,350
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,330
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,480
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,140
Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Washington?
The average is $50,650 a year, and the median is $49,120. That is $12,360 (32%) more than the U.S. average of $38,290.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($54,720), followed by Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($54,130). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($41,330).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #1 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-9045. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national teaching assistants, except postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.