MIT employees working as Technical Assistant in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 8 ratings. This is in line with the average of Technical Assistant professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Technical Assistant ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Technical Assistant at MIT is $68,227 per year or $33 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $109,207 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $53,726 (25th percentile) and $87,731 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 35 salaries submitted by MIT Technical Assistant professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Technical Assistant professionals typically earn between $26 and $42 per hour.
Technical Assistant professionals typically earn between $4,477 and $7,311 monthly.