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Teaching Assistant Salary in Alaska (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $32,062/year ($2,672/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,810 Teaching Assistant jobs in Alaska (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $37,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $32,062 — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
| Gross (median) | $37,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,283 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,845 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,062 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,672 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in Alaska?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in Alaska is $37,190 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,390 and $47,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $37,190, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $32,062 per year ($2,672 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.8%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 3,810 Teaching Assistant jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.