Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for school aides in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 154,491 school aides currently employed in the United States.
- 72.6% of all school aides are women, while 27.4% are men.
- The average age of an employed school aide is 44 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of school aides is White (54.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.5%), Black or African American (9.7%) and Asian (7.4%).
- School aides are most in-demand in Portland, OR.
- The education industry is the highest-paying for school aides.
- Brentwood, NY pays an annual average wage of $35,419, the highest in the US.
- In 2021, women earned 94% of what men earned.
- 6% of all school aides are LGBT.
- Rhode Island is the best state for school aides to live.
- School aides are 72% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
School Aide Statistics By Gender
72.6% of school aides are women and 27.4% of school aides are men.
- Female, 72.6%
- Male, 27.4%
School Aides By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.6% |
| Male | 27.4% |
Gender Pay Gap For School Aide
Women Earn 94ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
School Aide Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the school aide position over time.
School Aide Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.71% | 86.29% |
| 2011 | 15.25% | 84.75% |
| 2012 | 15.09% | 84.91% |
| 2013 | 16.49% | 83.51% |
| 2014 | 18.88% | 81.12% |
| 2015 | 19.19% | 80.81% |
| 2016 | 20.69% | 79.31% |
| 2017 | 18.11% | 81.89% |
| 2018 | 25.57% | 74.43% |
| 2019 | 26.89% | 73.11% |
| 2020 | 26.94% | 73.06% |
| 2021 | 27.40% | 72.60% |
School Aide Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, agriculture consultant and torque tester have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Toddler Teacher | 4% | 96% |
| Infant Teacher | 5% | 95% |
| Kindergarten Aide | 6% | 94% |
| School Aide | 27% | 73% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
School Aide Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among school aides is White, which makes up 54.6% of all school aides. Comparatively, there are 22.5% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 9.7% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 54.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.5%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 7.4%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
School Aide Race
| School Aide Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
School Aide Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among school aides.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
School Aide Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.12% | 10.73% | 4.18% | 20.02% |
| 2011 | 60.52% | 11.99% | 4.18% | 19.95% |
| 2012 | 60.50% | 11.40% | 4.21% | 20.64% |
| 2013 | 62.29% | 11.08% | 4.23% | 19.16% |
| 2014 | 60.30% | 11.24% | 4.72% | 20.37% |
| 2015 | 60.10% | 10.95% | 4.75% | 21.03% |
| 2016 | 59.58% | 10.49% | 4.81% | 21.20% |
| 2017 | 59.57% | 10.42% | 5.20% | 21.35% |
| 2018 | 57.83% | 10.01% | 7.07% | 21.64% |
| 2019 | 58.51% | 9.17% | 7.16% | 21.57% |
| 2020 | 55.85% | 9.42% | 7.56% | 21.90% |
| 2021 | 54.60% | 9.68% | 7.45% | 22.54% |
School Aide Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,352 |
| White | $32,675 |
| Black or African American | $34,360 |
| Asian | $34,825 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,806 |
Average Age of a School Aide
We determined the average age of school aides based on ethnicity and gender.
School Aide Age By Race
| 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 |
School Aide Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of school aide employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of school aides is 40+ years old, which represents 62% of the population.
School Aide Age
| School Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Types of School Aide Degree Levels
The most common degree for school aides is bachelor's degree 41% of school aides earn that degree. A close second is high school diploma with 23% and rounding it off is associate degree with 22%.
- Bachelors, 41%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
School Aides By Education
| School Aide Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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School Aide Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,399 |
| Master's Degree | $34,883 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,519 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,555 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,746 |
School Aide Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where school aides work. We found most school aides work for a education company. In addition, the industry that employs the most school aides is the education industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire school aides.
School Aide Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
The Types Of Companies School Aide Work In
Employees with the school aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most school aides prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
School Aide Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 72% |
| Public | 2% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 6% |
Top Industries Hiring School Aides
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ school aides. Those industries include education, non profits and professional.
School Aide Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 63% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
School Aide Turnover And Employment Statistics
School Aide Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of school aides changed.
- Unemployment rate
School Aide Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | School Aide 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% |
The Average Number of Years That School Aide Stay in a Job
By looking over 3,090 school aides resumes, we figured out that the average school aide enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 30%.
School Aide Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of School Aides with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to school aides.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Aide | 6.14% | - |
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| CPR Instructor | 12.94% | 24,419 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Educator | 16.25% | 16,744 |
School Aide LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Second Grade Teacher | 9.52% | 68,635 |
| Multimedia Services Coordinator | 10.75% | 63,060 |
| Early Childhood Special Educator | 11.12% | 62,487 |
| CPR Instructor | 12.94% | 24,419 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Extension Educator | 16.25% | 16,744 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By School Aides
The most common foreign language among school aides is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.4% and German is the third-most popular at 2.2%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- French, 4.4%
- German, 2.2%
- Cantonese, 2.2%
- Mandarin, 1.5%
- Other, 9.7%
School Aide Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| French | 4.4% |
| German | 2.2% |
| Cantonese | 2.2% |
| Mandarin | 1.5% |
| Other | 9.7% |
