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Teaching Assistant Salary in North Carolina (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $25,436/year ($2,120/month) for a single filer
Teaching Assistant pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $38,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 32,150 Teaching Assistant jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 25-9045, “Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Teaching Assistant salary of $29,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,436 — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
| Gross (median) | $29,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,395 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,279 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$680 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,436 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Teaching Assistant make in North Carolina?
- The median Teaching Assistant salary in North Carolina is $29,790 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,110 and $35,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Teaching Assistant in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $29,790, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $25,436 per year ($2,120 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.6%.
- How many Teaching Assistant jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 32,150 Teaching Assistant jobs in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.