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Job outlook for kindergarten paraprofessionals in the United States
Kindergarten paraprofessional job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected kindergarten paraprofessional job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for kindergarten paraprofessionals are projected over the next decade.
Kindergarten paraprofessional salaries have increased 14% for kindergarten paraprofessionals in the last 5 years.
There are over 32,549 kindergarten paraprofessionals currently employed in the United States.
There are 13,705 active kindergarten paraprofessional job openings in the US.
The average kindergarten paraprofessional salary is $29,220.
Are kindergarten paraprofessional jobs in demand?
Kindergarten paraprofessional job and salary trends over time
Kindergarten paraprofessional jobs over time
Kindergarten paraprofessional job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,549 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 35,112 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 36,923 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 33,121 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 32,331 | 0.01% |
Average kindergarten paraprofessional salary over time
Kindergarten paraprofessional salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,220 | $14.05 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $28,220 | $13.57 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $27,286 | $13.12 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $26,568 | $12.77 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $25,708 | $12.36 | +2.0% |
Kindergarten paraprofessional jobs by state
Most common states for kindergarten paraprofessionals
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 196 | 4% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 28 | 4% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 237 | 3% |
| 4 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 235 | 3% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 184 | 3% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 168 | 3% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 119 | 3% |
| 8 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 82 | 3% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 30 | 3% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 19 | 3% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 311 | 2% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 221 | 2% |
| 13 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 177 | 2% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 161 | 2% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 137 | 2% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 128 | 2% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 51 | 2% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 32 | 2% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 30 | 2% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 30 | 2% |
Most common cities for kindergarten paraprofessionals
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Prairie | 3 | 5% | $30,312 |
| 2 | Joliet | 1 | 1% | $24,681 |
| 3 | Reading | 1 | 1% | $27,634 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $27,656 |
Kindergarten Paraprofessional job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of kindergarten paraprofessional experts
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Ohio University
Terry Chvala
Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood EducationUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake
College of Education
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Kindergarten Paraprofessional 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
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Kindergarten Paraprofessionals 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 skills stand out on Kindergarten Paraprofessional 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
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Kindergarten Paraprofessionals 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 are the biggest trends we'll see in the Kindergarten Paraprofessional 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.
What skills stand out on Kindergarten Paraprofessional 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.