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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Texas (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $46,911/year ($3,909/month) for a single filer
Texas is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistants (3rd of 47), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 13,540 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $55,670 a year — though pay ranges from $23,660 for newcomers to $64,160 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,670 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,540 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Texas (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $55,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $46,911 — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
| Gross (median) | $55,670 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,500 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,259 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,911 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,909 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Texas?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Texas is $55,670 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,270 and $62,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Texas?
- On the median salary of $55,670, a single filer in Texas takes home about $46,911 per year ($3,909 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.7%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 13,540 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.