Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Ohio
$55,560avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,210 employed
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Ohio earn an average of $55,560 a year. That is $7,890 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $47,670. The best-paying metro area is Canton-Massillon, OH at $78,760.
$48,710Median pay
$55,560Average yearly
+45%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 44 states + D.C.
Top-paying Ohio metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1310 jobs
Canton-Massillon, OH
$78,760
a year
2160 jobs
Toledo, OH
$58,230
a year
3230 jobs
Cleveland, OH
$53,250
a year
4830 jobs
Columbus, OH
$50,590
a year
5140 jobs
Akron, OH
$45,410
a year
6
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$39,150
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in Ohio, charted
Pay over time
Ohio, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Ohio teaching assistants, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · Ohio highlighted · tap a state
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Ohio vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,670 | – |
| Ohio | $55,560 | – |
| Michigan | $49,740 | – |
| Kentucky | $48,400 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $40,440 | – |
| Indiana | $38,480 | – |
| West Virginia | $34,790 | – |
Related jobs in Ohio
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,030
- Instructional Coordinators$77,690
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$72,740
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,110
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$73,280
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,830
Average pay, Ohio, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, postsecondary make in Ohio?
The average is $55,560 a year, and the median is $48,710. That is $7,890 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $47,670.
Where in Ohio do they earn the most?
Canton-Massillon, OH ($78,760), followed by Toledo, OH ($58,230). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($39,150).
How does Ohio rank?
Ohio ranks #3 of 45 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 25-9044. 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, 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.