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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $23,688/year ($1,974/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 42nd of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 41% below the national average. Of the 480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $26,810 a year — though pay ranges from $22,860 for newcomers to $48,190 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,860 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $27,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $26,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $23,688 — an effective tax rate of 11.6%.
| Gross (median) | $26,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,071 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,051 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,688 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,974 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in New Hampshire?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in New Hampshire is $26,810 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,080 and $27,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $26,810, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $23,688 per year ($1,974 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 11.6%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.