Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Ohio

Teaching assistants, postsecondary in Ohio earn the most in Canton (average $78,760 a year) and the least in Cincinnati ($39,150), across the 6 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the teaching assistants, postsecondary average at $55,560 and the median at $48,710 for 2,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $47,670.

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary average salary by city in Ohio

Canton$78,760
Toledo$58,230
Cleveland$53,250
Columbus$50,590
Akron$45,410
Cincinnati$39,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Canton	$78,760	$78,510	$78,510	$60,545	89
Toledo	$58,230	$54,390	$45,700	$46,353	91
Cleveland	$53,250	$49,360	$29,740	$42,613	94
Columbus	$50,590	$48,710	$48,710	$40,615	95
Akron	$45,410	$46,150	$46,150	$36,725	93
Cincinnati	$39,150	$28,020	$22,330	$32,305	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Canton's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in other states

Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Ohio

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-9044.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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