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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Arizona (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $41,360/year ($3,447/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 12th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 7,200 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $49,810 a year — though pay ranges from $30,900 for newcomers to $74,830 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,730 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,830 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,200 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Arizona (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $49,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,360 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $49,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,797 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,810 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,360 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,447 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Arizona?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Arizona is $49,810 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,330 and $61,730.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $49,810, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $41,360 per year ($3,447 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 7,200 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.