Graduate Assistant salary in the United States

Average salary

$24,000/yr

Based on 6,183 income tax records

$16,000

$40,000

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$23K

$24K

$21K

$16,000

$40,000

How much do Graduate Assistants make?

The average total salary for a Graduate Assistant is $24,000 per year. This is based on data from 6,183 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Graduate Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Graduate Assistant salary can vary between $16,000 to $40,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Graduate Assistant salary by location

Graduate Assistant salary by company

Cornell University, Tompkins County, NY

13 income tax records

$37,500/yr

$19K – $40K

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore County, MD

10 income tax records

$34,000/yr

$25K – $47K

University Of Washington, King County, WA

29 income tax records

$33,500/yr

$20K – $39K

University Of Michigan Payroll O, Washtenaw County, MI

18 income tax records

$33,000/yr

$23K – $37K

State Of Connecticut, Hartford County, CT

22 income tax records

$31,500/yr

$22K – $37K

University Of Southern, Los Angeles County, CA

14 income tax records

$31,500/yr

$15K – $37K

Rutgers University, Middlesex County, NJ

21 income tax records

$31,500/yr

$21K – $37K

The Pennsylvania State Universit, Dauphin County, PA

10 income tax records

$30,000/yr

$23K – $30K

University Of Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, IN

14 income tax records

$29,500/yr

$23K – $35K

Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI

63 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$18K – $32K

State Of Massachusetts, Hampshire County, MA

12 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$17K – $35K

University Of Illinois, Cook County, IL

19 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$17K – $32K

University Of California, Boulder County, CO

21 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$21K – $33K

Colorado State University, Larimer County, CO

52 income tax records

$27,000/yr

$18K – $34K

University Of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA

12 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$19K – $31K

State Of Maryland, Baltimore County, MD

18 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$17K – $30K

University Of Wisconsin System, Dane County, WI

79 income tax records

$26,500/yr

$17K – $34K

University Of Florida, Alachua County, FL

163 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$17K – $36K

University Of Minnesota, Ramsey County, MN

25 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$18K – $32K

Iowa State University, Story County, IA

52 income tax records

$26,000/yr

$19K – $36K

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Montgomery County, VA

55 income tax records

$25,500/yr

$17K – $28K

The Ohio State University, Franklin County, OH

65 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$17K – $31K

Oregon State University, Benton County, OR

33 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$18K – $33K

North Carolina State University, Wake County, NC

25 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$18K – $32K

University Of North Carolina, Orange County, NC

27 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$17K – $32K

Arizona State University, Maricopa County, AZ

37 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$16K – $33K

Clemson University, Pickens County, SC

32 income tax records

$25,000/yr

$17K – $31K

The University Of Texas At Austin Payroll Services, Travis County, TX

34 income tax records

$24,500/yr

$17K – $32K

Purdue University, Tippecanoe County, IN

63 income tax records

$24,500/yr

$18K – $29K

University Of Georgia, Clarke County, GA

60 income tax records

$23,500/yr

$16K – $32K

University Of Arizona, Pima County, AZ

80 income tax records

$23,000/yr

$16K – $31K

New Mexico State University, Doña Ana County, NM

24 income tax records

$23,000/yr

$18K – $30K

Curators Of The University Of Mi, Boone County, MO

28 income tax records

$23,000/yr

$16K – $31K

Florida State University, Leon County, FL

84 income tax records

$23,000/yr

$16K – $29K

State Of Hawaii, Honolulu County, HI

55 income tax records

$23,000/yr

$17K – $36K

Texas Am University Payroll Ser, Brazos County, TX

52 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$16K – $27K

Louisiana State University, East Baton Rouge County, LA

41 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$15K – $29K

West Virginia University, Monongalia County, WV

28 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$18K – $29K

University Of Oklahoma, Cleveland County, OK

35 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$16K – $29K

University Of South Florida, Hillsborough County, FL

42 income tax records

$22,500/yr

$16K – $27K

University Of Wyoming, Albany County, WY

31 income tax records

$22,000/yr

$15K – $27K

University Of Louisville, Jefferson County, KY

20 income tax records

$22,000/yr

$19K – $26K

Auburn University, Lee County, AL

24 income tax records

$22,000/yr

$17K – $29K

University Of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

20 income tax records

$21,000/yr

$16K – $28K

The University Of Tennessee, Knox County, TN

39 income tax records

$21,000/yr

$16K – $29K

University Of Arkansas, Washington County, AR

41 income tax records

$21,000/yr

$15K – $24K

Miami University, Butler County, OH

24 income tax records

$20,500/yr

$17K – $25K

Indiana University, Monroe County, IN

29 income tax records

$20,000/yr

$16K – $25K

The University Of Iowa, Johnson County, IA

29 income tax records

$20,000/yr

$18K – $27K

University Of Kentucky, Fayette County, KY

21 income tax records

$20,000/yr

$16K – $29K

Graduate Assistant demographics in United States

83% are single

17% are married

5% have kids

15% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Graduate Assistants in United States

6,183 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a graduate assistant in the United States?

The average salary for a graduate assistant in the United States is $24,000 per year. Graduate assistant salaries in the United States can vary between $16,000 to $40,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 6,183 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as graduate assistant.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for graduate assistants in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for graduate assistants in the United States: Cornell University ($37,500 a year), Johns Hopkins University ($34,000 a year), and University of Washington ($33,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for graduate assistants in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for graduate assistants in the United States: Hartford Metro Area, CT ($31,500 a year), Seattle Metro Area, WA ($30,500 a year), and New York Metro Area, NY ($29,500 a year).

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