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Postsecondary Teaching Assistant Salary in Washington (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $42,725/year ($3,560/month) for a single filer
Washington ranks 7th of 47 states for Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 1,480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $50,460 a year — though pay ranges from $34,650 for newcomers to $64,740 at the top.
Postsecondary Teaching Assistant pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $40,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Washington (occupation code 25-9044, “Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary of $50,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $42,725 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,875 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,860 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,725 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,560 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant make in Washington?
- The median Postsecondary Teaching Assistant salary in Washington is $50,460 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $40,570 and $61,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Postsecondary Teaching Assistant in Washington?
- On the median salary of $50,460, a single filer in Washington takes home about $42,725 per year ($3,560 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 1,480 Postsecondary Teaching Assistant jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.