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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Oregon (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $38,231/year ($3,186/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 14th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 880 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $49,550 a year — though pay ranges from $38,970 for newcomers to $80,570 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $80,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 880 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Oregon (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $49,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,231 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $49,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,766 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,791 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,762 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,231 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,186 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Oregon?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Oregon is $49,550 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,840 and $65,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $49,550, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $38,231 per year ($3,186 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 880 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.