Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

Median annual wage in Massachusetts: $39,380 +7.1% vs national

Massachusetts vs United States

MassachusettsUnited States
Median annual$39,380$36,780
Median hourly
Employment39,2101,420,350
Location quotient1.181.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Massachusetts) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

A closer look

The median wage in Massachusetts is 7.1% above the national median — a difference of about $2,600 per year for a typical worker.

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $31,200, median pay is $39,380, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $59,970.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Massachusetts?

The median annual wage in Massachusetts is $39,380 (— per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?

The Massachusetts median of $39,380 is 7.1% higher than the U.S. median of $36,780.

How many teaching assistants, except postsecondary work in Massachusetts?

Approximately 39,210 are employed in Massachusetts, per BLS OES.