Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in New York
$49,990avg. a year
Annual salary · 17,390 employed
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in New York earn an average of $49,990 a year. That is $2,320 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $47,670. The best-paying metro area is Syracuse, NY at $61,350.
$43,610Median pay
$49,990Average yearly
-4%Avg. pay since 2020
#16Of 44 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for teaching assistants, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Syracuse, NY
$61,350
a year
2330 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$60,320
a year
3160 jobs
Binghamton, NY
$51,650
a year
412,430 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$51,420
a year
5750 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$47,960
a year
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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York teaching assistants, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $47,670 | – |
| New York | $49,990 | – |
| New Jersey | $57,210 | – |
| Massachusetts | $54,020 | – |
| Vermont | $50,130 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $40,440 | – |
Related jobs in New York
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41,720
- Instructional Coordinators$85,810
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,400
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,220
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,960
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47,760
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do teaching assistants, postsecondary make in New York?
The average is $49,990 a year, and the median is $43,610. That is $2,320 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $47,670.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
Syracuse, NY ($61,350), followed by Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY ($60,320). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($47,960).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #16 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.