At risk paraprofessional demographics and statistics in the US
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At risk paraprofessional demographics by:
At risk paraprofessional gender statistics
89.2% of at risk paraprofessionals are women and 10.8% of at risk paraprofessionals are men.
- Female, 89.2%
- Male, 10.8%
At risk paraprofessional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.2% |
| Male | 10.8% |
At risk paraprofessional gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,727
Female income
$32,961
At risk paraprofessional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in at risk paraprofessional positions over time. Currently, 89.2% of at risk paraprofessionals are female.
At risk paraprofessional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.85% | 95.15% |
| 2011 | 5.46% | 94.54% |
| 2012 | 5.40% | 94.60% |
| 2013 | 5.96% | 94.04% |
| 2014 | 6.95% | 93.05% |
| 2015 | 7.09% | 92.91% |
| 2016 | 7.73% | 92.27% |
| 2017 | 6.63% | 93.37% |
| 2018 | 9.94% | 90.06% |
| 2019 | 10.57% | 89.43% |
| 2020 | 10.59% | 89.41% |
| 2021 | 10.81% | 89.19% |
At risk paraprofessional related jobs gender ratio
We compared at risk paraprofessionals with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| At Risk Paraprofessional | 11% | 89% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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At risk paraprofessional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among at risk paraprofessionals is White, which makes up 62.5% of all at risk paraprofessionals. Comparatively, 15.9% of at risk paraprofessionals are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of at risk paraprofessionals are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
At risk paraprofessional race
| At risk paraprofessional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
At risk paraprofessional race and ethnicity over time
See how at risk paraprofessional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
At risk paraprofessional race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.00% | 10.79% | 3.18% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 68.40% | 12.05% | 3.19% | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 68.38% | 11.46% | 3.21% | 14.02% |
| 2013 | 70.17% | 11.13% | 3.24% | 12.54% |
| 2014 | 68.18% | 11.30% | 3.73% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 67.98% | 11.01% | 3.75% | 14.41% |
| 2016 | 67.46% | 10.54% | 3.82% | 14.58% |
| 2017 | 67.45% | 10.48% | 4.20% | 14.73% |
| 2018 | 65.70% | 10.06% | 6.07% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 66.39% | 9.22% | 6.17% | 14.95% |
| 2020 | 63.72% | 9.48% | 6.57% | 15.28% |
| 2021 | 62.48% | 9.73% | 6.46% | 15.92% |
At risk paraprofessional wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,364 |
| White | $33,808 |
| Black or African American | $35,187 |
| Asian | $35,566 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,736 |
Average at risk paraprofessional age
See how the average age of at risk paraprofessionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
At risk paraprofessional age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 39.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 31 | 44 |
| Asian | 30 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 40 |
| White | 34 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31.5 | 42 |
At risk paraprofessional age breakdown
The average age of at risk paraprofessionals is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the at risk paraprofessional population.
At risk paraprofessional age breakdown
| At Risk Paraprofessional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
At risk paraprofessional educational attainment
The most common degree for at risk paraprofessionals is bachelor's degree, with 55% of at risk paraprofessionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 9%
At risk paraprofessionals by degree level
| At risk paraprofessional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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At risk paraprofessional wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,613 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,755 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,680 |
| Doctorate Degree | $36,157 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,042 |
At risk paraprofessional employment statistics
Company size where at risk paraprofessionals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where at risk paraprofessionals work.
At risk paraprofessional jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 27% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
At risk paraprofessional jobs by company type
Employees with the at risk paraprofessional job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most at risk paraprofessionals prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
At risk paraprofessional jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 84% |
| Private | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
At risk paraprofessional turnover and employment statistics
At risk paraprofessional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for at risk paraprofessionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At risk paraprofessional unemployment rate by year
| Year | At risk paraprofessional unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.72% |
| 2011 | 6.98% |
| 2012 | 6.55% |
| 2013 | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 5.07% |
| 2015 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 3.84% |
| 2018 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 5.05% |
| 2021 | 5.11% |
Average at risk paraprofessional tenure
The average at risk paraprofessional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 41 at risk paraprofessionals resumes in Zippia's database.
At risk paraprofessional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
At risk paraprofessional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of at risk paraprofessionals that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| At Risk Paraprofessional | 6.14% | - |
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Family Life Field Specialist | 16.25% | 68,588 |
Similar at risk paraprofessional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Teacher | 9.52% | 88,793 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Special Needs Teacher | 11.12% | 74,039 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 12.94% | 63,100 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Family Life Field Specialist | 16.25% | 68,588 |
Foreign languages spoken by at risk paraprofessionals
- Italian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
At risk paraprofessional languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |