The salary statistics and trend of teacher assistants in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare teacher assistant salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,320 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,680 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,490 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $55,480 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for teacher assistants in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) teacher assistants is $55,480. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,680. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent teacher assistants is $21,320.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of teacher assistants in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $32,680 | 6.88% | 11.47% |
| 2016 | $30,430 | 4.21% | - |
| 2015 | $29,150 | 6.24% | - |
| 2014 | $27,330 | -2.56% | - |
| 2013 | $28,030 | -3.21% | - |
| 2012 | $28,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of teacher assistants in five industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of teacher assistants in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |