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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Ohio (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $40,695/year ($3,391/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 18th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 2,210 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $48,710 a year — though pay ranges from $23,600 for newcomers to $92,200 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $92,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,210 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Ohio (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $48,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,695 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $48,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,665 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,726 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$623 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,695 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,391 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Ohio?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Ohio is $48,710 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,500 and $77,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $48,710, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $40,695 per year ($3,391 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 2,210 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.