Graduate Assistant salary in US Northeast Region

Average salary
$27,500/yr
Based on 990 income tax records
$17,000
$41,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$26K
 
$28K
 
$24K
$17,000
$41,500
How much do Graduate Assistants make?
The average total salary for a Graduate Assistant is $27,500 per year. This is based on data from 990 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Graduate Assistant and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Graduate Assistant salary can vary between $17,000 to $41,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

From consenting TurboTax customers

Graduate Assistant salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Cornell University, US Northeast Region
13 income tax records
$37,500/yr
$19K – $40K
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Boston University, US Northeast Region
12 income tax records
$36,000/yr
$24K – $38K
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Rutgers University, US Northeast Region
39 income tax records
$32,000/yr
$24K – $37K
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State Of Connecticut, US Northeast Region
116 income tax records
$31,500/yr
$20K – $40K
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The Pennsylvania State Universit, US Northeast Region
142 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$17K – $35K
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University Of Rhode Island Payro, US Northeast Region
16 income tax records
$28,000/yr
$19K – $35K
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State Of Massachusetts, US Northeast Region
32 income tax records
$27,000/yr
$17K – $39K
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University Of Pittsburgh, US Northeast Region
13 income tax records
$26,500/yr
$19K – $31K
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Syracuse University, US Northeast Region
19 income tax records
$26,000/yr
$17K – $33K
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State Of New York, US Northeast Region
71 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$16K – $37K
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University Of Maine System, US Northeast Region
23 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$21K – $27K
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Univ System Of New Hampshire, US Northeast Region
10 income tax records
$23,500/yr
$20K – $30K
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Villanova University, US Northeast Region
12 income tax records
$19,500/yr
$18K – $27K

Graduate Assistant demographics in US Northeast Region

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86% are single
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14% are married
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4% have kids
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10% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Graduate Assistants in US Northeast Region

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The average salary for a graduate assistant in US Northeast Region is $27,500 per year. Graduate assistant salaries in US Northeast Region can vary between $17,000 to $41,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 990 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as graduate assistant.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for graduate assistants in US Northeast Region: Cornell University ($37,500 a year), Boston University ($36,000 a year), and Rutgers University ($32,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for graduate assistants in US Northeast Region: Hartford Metro Area, CT ($31,500 a year), New Haven Metro Area, CT ($31,000 a year), and Worcester Metro Area, MA ($30,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.