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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $44,655/year ($3,721/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistants (2nd of 47), with a median about 24% above the national average. Of the 3,040 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $56,370 a year — though pay ranges from $32,890 for newcomers to $77,920 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $56,370 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,040 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $56,370 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,655 — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
| Gross (median) | $56,370 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,584 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,312 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,819 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,655 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,721 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Massachusetts?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Massachusetts is $56,370 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,260 and $62,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $56,370, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $44,655 per year ($3,721 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.8%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 3,040 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.