Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Code: 25-9044.00

Also known as: Graduate Assistant, Graduate Fellow, Graduate Research Assistant, Graduate Student, Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA), Research Assistant (RA), Teaching Assistant (TA), Teaching Fellow

Description: Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

Typical wages


10% $19,880
25% $27,080
Median $36,250
75% $51,000
90% $62,540

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
169,600
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
175,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 13,400