Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Oregon
The median for teaching assistants, except postsecondary in Oregon is $39,850 a year, somewhat above the national $36,780 (+8%); the state ranks 7th of 51 states by median. That is 30% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $49,120 in Washington) and Idaho and Nevada pay less (down to $31,900 in Nevada). Oregon employs 23,030 teaching assistants, except postsecondary, 11.7 per 1,000 jobs, the 22nd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.28 means the occupation is more concentrated in Oregon than nationally.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 23,030 | 11.71 | 1.28 |
| Annual | $30,300 | $35,860 | $39,850 | $47,180 | $50,860 | $41,550 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,420,350 | – | – |
| Annual | $27,150 | $31,060 | $36,780 | $45,360 | $50,040 | $38,290 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 7th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 22nd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.28
- Jobs per 1,000
- 11.71
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for teaching assistants, except postsecondary, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | * | $45,280 | $31,360 | $57,180 | 12,500 | 10.35 | 1.13 |
| Bend, OR | * | $43,550 | $30,460 | $55,040 | 1,170 | 10.85 | 1.19 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | * | $40,180 | $31,710 | $47,940 | 2,270 | 14.38 | 1.57 |
| Salem, OR | * | $38,950 | $31,760 | $50,590 | 3,050 | 16.16 | 1.77 |
| Medford, OR | * | $38,750 | $29,580 | $47,940 | 1,190 | 13.41 | 1.47 |
| Corvallis, OR | * | $38,470 | $29,380 | $53,030 | 450 | 11.64 | 1.27 |
| Grants Pass, OR | * | $38,140 | $31,240 | $48,220 | 560 | 18.32 | 2.01 |
| Albany, OR | * | $37,930 | $30,360 | $46,910 | 800 | 16.95 | 1.86 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | * | $37,740 | $28,500 | $47,530 | 1,780 | 15.61 | 1.71 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | * | $37,460 | $28,500 | $46,820 | 1,380 | 18.77 | 2.05 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | * | $36,960 | $28,500 | $46,310 | 860 | 17.11 | 1.87 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | * | $39,850 | 23,030 | 1.28 |
| California | * | $46,490 | 177,140 | 1.06 |
| Idaho | * | $35,560 | 8,710 | 1.11 |
| Nevada | * | $31,900 | 7,100 | 0.50 |
| Washington | * | $49,120 | 43,420 | 1.34 |
See the national page for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.