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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in New Jersey (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $44,272/year ($3,689/month) for a single filer
New Jersey is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistants (4th of 47), with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 3,390 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $54,260 a year — though pay ranges from $35,940 for newcomers to $81,120 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,830 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,390 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $54,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,272 — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
| Gross (median) | $54,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,331 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,151 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$1,506 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,272 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,689 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in New Jersey?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in New Jersey is $54,260 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,600 and $66,830.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $54,260, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $44,272 per year ($3,689 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.4%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 3,390 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.