Education Paraprofessional Salary
Updated April 6, 2023
Education Paraprofessional Salary Estimate
$14.98hourly
$31,158 yearly
Entry level Salary
$24,000 yearlyHow much does an Education Paraprofessional make?
The average salary for an education paraprofessional in the United States is $31,158. Education paraprofessional salaries typically range between $24,000 and $39,000 a year. The average hourly rate for education paraprofessionals is $14.98 per hour.
Location, education, and experience impacts how much an education paraprofessional can expect to make. Education paraprofessionals make the most in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware, New York, and Alaska.
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The average salary for an education paraprofessional is $31,158 in the US. -
The average education paraprofessional salary ranges between $24,000 and $39,000 in the US. -
Hourly rates for education paraprofessionals in the US typically range between $11 and $18 an hour. -
The average education paraprofessional salary is $37,916 in Massachusetts, $37,830 in Rhode Island, and $35,525 in Delaware. These are the three highest-paying states for education paraprofessionals in the US. -
Boston Public Schools has the highest average salary for education paraprofessionals. -
Finance is the highest-paying industry for education paraprofessionals in the US.
Highest Paying States For Education Paraprofessionals
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Average Salary:
Education Paraprofessional average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $35,525 | $17.08 | 122 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $37,916 | $18.23 | 585 |
| 3 | New York | $35,427 | $17.03 | 1,225 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $33,466 | $16.09 | 558 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $32,876 | $15.81 | 651 |
| 6 | Vermont | $33,461 | $16.09 | 70 |
| 7 | Alaska | $34,098 | $16.39 | 68 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $37,830 | $18.19 | 60 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $31,636 | $15.21 | 234 |
| 10 | Ohio | $34,028 | $16.36 | 577 |
| 11 | Illinois | $31,213 | $15.01 | 1,482 |
| 12 | Oregon | $33,180 | $15.95 | 283 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $34,162 | $16.42 | 157 |
| 14 | Maine | $32,218 | $15.49 | 81 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $32,500 | $15.63 | 38 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $29,597 | $14.23 | 941 |
| 17 | Maryland | $30,931 | $14.87 | 691 |
| 18 | Montana | $28,814 | $13.85 | 129 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $29,985 | $14.42 | 324 |
| 20 | Washington | $32,445 | $15.60 | 418 |
| 21 | California | $33,336 | $16.03 | 1,848 |
| 22 | Michigan | $28,470 | $13.69 | 712 |
| 23 | Nevada | $27,835 | $13.38 | 515 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $29,223 | $14.05 | 265 |
| 25 | Iowa | $29,144 | $14.01 | 237 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $29,782 | $14.32 | 41 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $30,421 | $14.63 | 266 |
| 28 | Virginia | $30,117 | $14.48 | 567 |
| 29 | Arizona | $26,701 | $12.84 | 1,040 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $33,944 | $16.32 | 19 |
| 31 | Colorado | $28,093 | $13.51 | 691 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $27,576 | $13.26 | 1,029 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $28,451 | $13.68 | 27 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $26,970 | $12.97 | 175 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $25,214 | $12.12 | 73 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $27,822 | $13.38 | 103 |
| 37 | Idaho | $26,663 | $12.82 | 113 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $26,742 | $12.86 | 624 |
| 39 | Missouri | $26,414 | $12.70 | 388 |
| 40 | Utah | $26,734 | $12.85 | 115 |
| 41 | Indiana | $24,183 | $11.63 | 491 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $24,005 | $11.54 | 307 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $22,853 | $10.99 | 208 |
| 44 | Texas | $24,071 | $11.57 | 1,376 |
| 45 | Kansas | $23,185 | $11.15 | 249 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $24,715 | $11.88 | 152 |
| 47 | Alabama | $23,955 | $11.52 | 168 |
| 48 | Florida | $22,053 | $10.60 | 1,132 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $23,189 | $11.15 | 168 |
| 50 | Georgia | $22,490 | $10.81 | 567 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $22,484 | $10.81 | 131 |
Highest Paying Cities For Education Paraprofessionals
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South San Francisco, CA | $35,087 | $16.87 | |
| 2 | Duluth, MN | $33,571 | $16.14 | 6 |
| 3 | Branford, CT | $33,493 | $16.10 | 6 |
| 4 | Auburn, WA | $32,564 | $15.66 | 1 |
| 5 | Rock Island, IL | $30,605 | $14.71 | |
| 6 | Dubuque, IA | $29,919 | $14.38 | |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $28,531 | $13.72 | 7 |
| 8 | Greeley, CO | $28,348 | $13.63 | |
| 9 | New Brunswick, NJ | $27,574 | $13.26 | 19 |
| 10 | Glendale, AZ | $26,748 | $12.86 | |
| 11 | Kansas City, MO | $26,587 | $12.78 | 17 |
| 12 | Pocatello, ID | $25,956 | $12.48 | 1 |
| 13 | South Bend, IN | $25,525 | $12.27 | 9 |
| 14 | Kansas City, KS | $23,292 | $11.20 | 17 |
| 15 | Santa Fe, NM | $22,850 | $10.99 | 3 |
Education Paraprofessionals Salary Details
What is an Education Paraprofessional's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,158 | $2,597 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest Paying Types of Education Paraprofessionals
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-K Teacher | $40,301 | $3,358 | $19.38 | 60,464 |
| ESL Teacher | $52,701 | $4,392 | $25.34 | 63,897 |
| Classroom Aide | $28,832 | $2,403 | $13.86 | 71,960 |
| Teacher/Tutor | $42,955 | $3,580 | $20.65 | 68,441 |
| Head Start Teacher | $33,865 | $2,822 | $16.28 | 67,747 |
| Substitute Teacher | $32,904 | $2,742 | $15.82 | 69,292 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Education Paraprofessionals The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Public Schools | $49,827 | $23.96 | 231 |
| 2 | Gateway Unified School District | $36,542 | $17.57 | |
| 3 | Santa Barbara County Education Office | $36,366 | $17.48 | 9 |
| 4 | Brea Olinda Unified School District | $35,992 | $17.30 | 2 |
| 5 | North Monterey County Unified School District | $35,919 | $17.27 | 14 |
| 6 | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 | $35,849 | $17.24 | |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary School District | $35,587 | $17.11 | 16 |
| 8 | Distinctive Schools | $35,310 | $16.98 | 83 |
| 9 | Aspen School District | $35,206 | $16.93 | 14 |
| 10 | Joliet Schools 86 | $35,127 | $16.89 | 7 |
| 11 | Sunrise Elementary School | $34,663 | $16.66 | |
| 12 | Edina Public Schools | $33,720 | $16.21 | |
| 13 | Denver Public Schools | $33,689 | $16.20 | 106 |
| 14 | Tehachapi Unified School District | $33,514 | $16.11 | |
| 15 | Omaha Public Schools | $33,451 | $16.08 | |
| 16 | South Washington County Schools | $33,364 | $16.04 | 33 |
| 17 | UP Education Network | $33,232 | $15.98 | 13 |
| 18 | The Foundation for Hispanic Education | $33,140 | $15.93 | 4 |
| 19 | Legacy Traditional Schools | $33,100 | $15.91 | 47 |
| 20 | Grandville Public Schools | $33,065 | $15.90 | 55 |
Education Paraprofessional Pay Trends
Average Education Paraprofessional Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Education Paraprofessional Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,200 | $14.98 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $30,100 | $14.47 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $29,100 | $13.99 | +2.6% |
| 2020 | $28,300 | $13.62 | +3.2% |
| 2019 | $27,400 | $13.18 | +2.0% |
Recently Added Education Paraprofessional Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield School District Re-2 | Special Education Paraprofessional | Rifle, CO | 04/30/2023 | $34,936 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | Paraprofessional/Educator | Denver, CO | 04/28/2023 | $37,566 |
| Roseville Area Schools | Paraprofessional-Early Childhood Special Education-Anpetu Teca Education Center School | Roseville, MN | 04/28/2023 | $31,305 |
| Francis Howell School District | Special Education Paraprofessional RBT (2 Openings) | Saint Charles, MO | 04/28/2023 | $33,705 |
| Providence Hall Charter School | Elementary Paraprofessional (Special Education) | Herriman, UT | 04/28/2023 | $33,392 |
| Crete-Monee School District | Paraprofessional, Special Education Cross-Categorical Grades 2 and 3 | Crete, IL | 04/27/2023 | $37,879 |
| Hireup Talent | Teaching Paraprofessional (ESE-Pepin Academies New Port Richey Campus | New Port Richey, FL | 04/27/2023 | $31,305 |
| Palm Springs Unified School District | Paraprofessional Special Education Health/Permanent | Palm Springs, CA | 04/27/2023 | $41,657 |
| University of Florida | OPS-Middle School Math Paraprofessional/P.K. Yonge DRS | Gainesville, FL | 04/26/2023 | $41,740 |
| Panama-Buena Vista Union School District | Paraprofessional III School Year) | Bakersfield, CA | 04/26/2023 | $37,608 |
Education Paraprofessional Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Education Paraprofessionals The Most?
Massachusetts pays Education Paraprofessionals the most in the United States, with an average salary of $37,916 per year, or $18.23 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As An Education Paraprofessional?
You know if you are being paid fairly as an Education Paraprofessional if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Rhode Island you should be paid close to $37,830 per year.
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