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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Alaska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $30,937/year ($2,578/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 39th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 70 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $35,790 a year — though pay ranges from $31,550 for newcomers to $40,360 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,550 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $40,360 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 70 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $35,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $30,937 — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
| Gross (median) | $35,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,115 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,738 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,937 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,578 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Alaska?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Alaska is $35,790 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,940 and $39,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $35,790, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $30,937 per year ($2,578 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.6%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 70 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.