Resource paraprofessional demographics and statistics in the US
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Resource paraprofessional demographics by:
Resource paraprofessional gender statistics
85.3% of resource paraprofessionals are women and 14.7% of resource paraprofessionals are men.
- Female, 85.3%
- Male, 14.7%
Resource paraprofessional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 85.3% |
| Male | 14.7% |
Resource paraprofessional gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,463
Female income
$31,802
Resource paraprofessional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in resource paraprofessional positions over time. Currently, 85.3% of resource paraprofessionals are female.
Resource paraprofessional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.78% | 93.22% |
| 2011 | 7.61% | 92.39% |
| 2012 | 7.53% | 92.47% |
| 2013 | 8.29% | 91.71% |
| 2014 | 9.63% | 90.37% |
| 2015 | 9.81% | 90.19% |
| 2016 | 10.67% | 89.33% |
| 2017 | 9.20% | 90.80% |
| 2018 | 13.59% | 86.41% |
| 2019 | 14.42% | 85.58% |
| 2020 | 14.45% | 85.55% |
| 2021 | 14.74% | 85.26% |
Resource paraprofessional related jobs gender ratio
We compared resource 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% |
| Resource Paraprofessional | 15% | 85% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Resource paraprofessional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among resource paraprofessionals is White, which makes up 63.8% of all resource paraprofessionals. Comparatively, 15.4% of resource paraprofessionals are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of resource paraprofessionals are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 7.4%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Resource paraprofessional race
| Resource paraprofessional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Resource paraprofessional race and ethnicity over time
See how resource paraprofessional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Resource paraprofessional race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 8.43% | 3.71% | 12.84% |
| 2011 | 69.74% | 9.69% | 3.71% | 12.77% |
| 2012 | 69.72% | 9.10% | 3.74% | 13.46% |
| 2013 | 71.51% | 8.77% | 3.77% | 11.98% |
| 2014 | 69.52% | 8.94% | 4.26% | 13.19% |
| 2015 | 69.32% | 8.65% | 4.28% | 13.85% |
| 2016 | 68.80% | 8.18% | 4.34% | 14.02% |
| 2017 | 68.79% | 8.12% | 4.73% | 14.17% |
| 2018 | 67.04% | 7.70% | 6.60% | 14.47% |
| 2019 | 67.73% | 6.86% | 6.69% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 65.06% | 7.12% | 7.09% | 14.72% |
| 2021 | 63.82% | 7.37% | 6.98% | 15.36% |
Resource paraprofessional wage gap by race
According to our data, asian resource paraprofessionals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White resource paraprofessionals have the lowest average salary at $32,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,122 |
| White | $32,599 |
| Black or African American | $33,896 |
| Asian | $34,252 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,471 |
Average resource paraprofessional age
See how the average age of resource paraprofessionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Resource 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 |
Resource paraprofessional age breakdown
The average age of resource paraprofessionals is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the resource paraprofessional population.
Resource paraprofessional age breakdown
| Resource Paraprofessional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Resource paraprofessional educational attainment
The most common degree for resource paraprofessionals is bachelor's degree, with 70% of resource paraprofessionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Resource paraprofessionals by degree level
| Resource paraprofessional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Resource paraprofessional wage gap by degree level
According to the data, resource paraprofessionals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $34,807 annually. With a Master's degree, resource paraprofessionals earn a median annual income of $34,296 compared to $32,479 for resource paraprofessionals with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,296 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,607 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,479 |
| Doctorate Degree | $34,807 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,878 |
Resource paraprofessional employment statistics
Company size where resource paraprofessionals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where resource paraprofessionals work.
Resource paraprofessional jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Resource paraprofessional jobs by company type
Employees with the resource paraprofessional job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most resource paraprofessionals prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Resource paraprofessional jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 86% |
| Private | 9% |
| Government | 5% |
Resource paraprofessional turnover and employment statistics
Resource paraprofessional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for resource paraprofessionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Resource paraprofessional unemployment rate by year
| Year | Resource 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 resource paraprofessional tenure
The average resource paraprofessional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 resource paraprofessionals resumes in Zippia's database.
Resource paraprofessional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Resource paraprofessional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of resource 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Paraprofessional | 6.14% | - |
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Art Coordinator | 12.94% | 18,099 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Craft Demonstrator | 16.25% | 5,122 |
Similar resource paraprofessional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Teacher | 9.52% | 92,051 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Reading Specialist | 11.12% | 2,386 |
| Art Coordinator | 12.94% | 18,099 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Craft Demonstrator | 16.25% | 5,122 |
