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Job outlook for classroom aides in the United States
Classroom aide job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected classroom aide job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for classroom aides are projected over the next decade.
Classroom aide salaries have increased 14% for classroom aides in the last 5 years.
There are over 207,674 classroom aides currently employed in the United States.
There are 71,960 active classroom aide job openings in the US.
The average classroom aide salary is $28,832.
Are classroom aide jobs in demand?
Classroom aide job and salary trends over time
Classroom aide jobs over time
Classroom aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 207,674 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 223,704 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 235,501 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 211,486 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 206,413 | 0.06% |
Average classroom aide salary over time
Classroom aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,832 | $13.86 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $27,846 | $13.39 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $26,924 | $12.94 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $26,215 | $12.60 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $25,367 | $12.20 | +2.0% |
Classroom aide jobs by state
Most common states for classroom aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 283 | 27% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 349 | 26% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,317 | 24% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 149 | 24% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 602 | 21% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 402 | 21% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 205 | 21% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 146 | 21% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,323 | 20% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 714 | 20% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 148 | 20% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,257 | 18% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,606 | 18% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,259 | 18% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 567 | 18% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 549 | 18% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 102 | 18% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,053 | 17% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 935 | 17% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 224 | 17% |
Most common cities for classroom aides
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paramount | 2 | 4% | $31,978 |
| 2 | Gardena | 2 | 3% | $32,000 |
| 3 | Danville | 1 | 2% | $32,828 |
| 4 | La Mesa | 1 | 2% | $31,560 |
| 5 | El Cajon | 1 | 1% | $31,557 |
| 6 | Redding | 1 | 1% | $32,553 |
| 7 | Vista | 1 | 1% | $31,680 |
| 8 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $32,327 |
| 9 | Toledo | 1 | 0% | $28,217 |
| 10 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $23,238 |
Classroom Aide job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of classroom aide experts
Springfield College
Berry College
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Ohio University
Dr. Linda Davis-Delano
Director, Educator Preparation & Licensure, Professor, Physical EducationSpringfield College
Educator Preparation
What skills stand out on Classroom Aide resumes?
Dr. Linda Davis-Delano: Ability to teach remotely and use a variety of pedagogical techniques including the use of a variety of technological platforms (e.g., YouTube, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Nearpod, Kahoot, Brainpop, TedEd).
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Classroom Aide job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Frances Roe: One of the biggest current trends in education is that the pandemic has prompted many teachers to retire or to leave the teaching profession. This exodus from the profession means that there will be more jobs available for our graduates. Locally, administrators from different districts have asked me if the Teacher Education Department knows of any recent graduates who do not have teaching jobs. They are ready to hire our recent graduates right now! The certification area did not matter. They need certified teachers now!
A trend is one that continues from pre-pandemic days. That trend is the need for math and science teachers for middle and high schools. Foreign language and special education teachers are also remain in demand.
Terry Chvala
Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood EducationUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake
College of Education
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Classroom Aides to find work opportunities?
Terry Chvala: Although oil & gas continue to suffer locally and regionally, there is still a growing trend that people continue to move to Texas. So this area continues to be a positive job market for educators and other industry. Most area school districts have become fairly competitive (with each other, but nowhere near northern and northeastern states and many others) on their starting teacher pay.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Classroom Aide job market given the pandemic?
Terry Chvala: 1. Nationwide (not locally): In certain parts of the country where education is highly valued, and pay is aligned with that value, there is a growing trend that requires all teachers to have a Master's Degree to teach in the public schools. (This is not trending in TX or in our local Houston region).
2. Blended learning
3. Personalized learning
4. Covid-19 related trends:
-self care
-connecting students to learning in new ways
-how to reach and engage students in online and blended learning
What skills stand out on Classroom Aide resumes?
Terry Chvala: Growing trend in "soft marketable skills," professional dispositions (body language, active listening, confidence, modeling professional attributes, etc.) (some more so due to Covid, but will continue to be skills that are sought after).
Lisa Diebel
Associate Professor of InstructionOhio University
Human and Consumer Sciences
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Classroom Aide job market given the pandemic?
Lisa Diebel: I expect my current FCS teacher education student to have at least one teaching offer, if not multiple requests, at the end of the spring semester. Two of my community leadership students, who graduate this weekend, have reasonable job offers. One at a hospital daycare center as an assistant teacher and another at a local grocery market as a manager. Much to my delight, the pandemic has not stopped their ability to move forward.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Classroom Aides to find work opportunities?
Lisa Diebel: I think FCS, ED, and CL graduates will successfully find employment anywhere in the US. An FCS degree offers a lot of versatility.
What skills stand out on Classroom Aide resumes?
Lisa Diebel: I think when you can show experiential experiences and an internship, you will stand out. An error-free resume is also critical.