Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary to increase by 2.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 205,500 to 211,000 jobs. Its estimate of 25,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($42,910), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
205,500
Projected employment (2034)
211,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
25,700
Pay & Preparation
$42,910
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.5/5) • Instructing (3.5/5) • Learning Strategies (3.38/5) • Writing (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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