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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $31,562/year ($2,630/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 31st of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 2,480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $38,020 a year — though pay ranges from $21,060 for newcomers to $60,130 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,900 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,130 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $38,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,562 — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,382 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,909 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,167 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,562 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,630 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Pennsylvania is $38,020 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,500 and $47,900.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $38,020, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $31,562 per year ($2,630 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.0%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 2,480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.