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Job outlook for school aides in the United States
School aide job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected school aide job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 55,400 new jobs for school aides are projected over the next decade.
School aide salaries have increased 14% for school aides in the last 5 years.
There are over 154,491 school aides currently employed in the United States.
There are 69,231 active school aide job openings in the US.
The average school aide salary is $29,896.
Are school aide jobs in demand?
School aide job and salary trends over time
School aide jobs over time
School aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 154,491 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 166,655 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 175,252 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 157,206 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 153,457 | 0.05% |
Average school aide salary over time
School aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,896 | $14.37 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $28,873 | $13.88 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $27,917 | $13.42 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $27,182 | $13.07 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $26,302 | $12.65 | +2.0% |
School aide jobs by state
Most common states for school aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 364 | 27% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 283 | 27% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 160 | 23% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 800 | 22% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,665 | 21% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 152 | 21% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,129 | 20% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 586 | 20% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,274 | 19% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 180 | 19% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 117 | 19% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,610 | 18% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,237 | 18% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,044 | 17% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 947 | 17% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 541 | 17% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 323 | 17% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 178 | 17% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,616 | 16% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,079 | 16% |
Most common cities for school aides
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edgewood | 2 | 8% | $26,048 |
| 2 | Bel Air North | 2 | 7% | $26,106 |
| 3 | Crofton | 2 | 7% | $25,643 |
| 4 | Eldersburg | 2 | 7% | $25,837 |
| 5 | Kansas City | 7 | 5% | $23,162 |
| 6 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $25,682 |
| 7 | Bel Air South | 2 | 4% | $26,093 |
| 8 | Apple Valley | 2 | 3% | $32,660 |
| 9 | Naperville | 3 | 2% | $29,182 |
| 10 | Boston | 8 | 1% | $37,299 |
| 11 | Bakersfield | 2 | 1% | $33,378 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $27,575 |
| 13 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $29,300 |
School Aide job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of school aide experts
Springfield College
Berry College
Missouri State University
Nicholls State University
Chatham University
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 School 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).
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for School Aides to find work opportunities?
Dr. Frances Roe: Urban and large suburban areas are typically excellent places to our graduates to find teaching jobs. Large districts such as Hamilton County in Chattanooga, Cobb, and Gwinnet Counties in Georgia, as well as our local school districts are regulars at our Teacher Recruitment Fairs. The districts are holding their own district teacher recruitment fairs earlier and earlier in hopes of hiring our graduates. It is not usual for districts of various sizes to either email or call me asking for help finding certified teachers in the areas I identified earlier.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the School Aide job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Ximena Uribe-Zarain: Even though the pandemic has had an enormous impact on the social, economic, and emotional fabric of our society, jobs in our field have not been greatly affected by it. Graduates from the field of educational assessment, program evaluation, and research in education will find plenty of opportunities even in harsh times like these. The trends in the job market continue to be in industry in the area of psychometrics, program evaluation firms, and higher education.
What the pandemic has changed is the way we conduct business. The pandemic has made more evident and even widened systemic inequalities. As researchers, we need to pay close attention to our own cultural responsiveness and be mindful of the disparities in terms of health, racial justice, and technological access. We need to be intentional in our designs, analyses, and the dissemination of results; ultimately thinking on the way our work contributes to a more inclusive and equitable society.
What skills stand out on School Aide resumes?
Dr. Ximena Uribe-Zarain: Graduates of programs in the realm of educational assessment, program evaluation, and research in education tend to excel at critically evaluating social issues, and at using sophisticated methodologies to solve such issues. They are prepared to understand psychometric theory and to implement program evaluation. All of these are good skills to highlight. However, we cannot forget that graduates are more often than not avid users of technologies capable of navigating complex research and statistical software. I believe that highlighting technological skills (quantitative and qualitative analysis software, programming, use of VPN, etc.) is a good bet, especially now that working from home is so prevalent. Also, it is important to mention that being a good communicator could be the deciding factor, especially as we are communicating clearly and professionally more and more often using different media.
Karen Cheramie
Interdisciplinary Studies Program CoordinatorNicholls State University
English, Modern Languages & Cultural Studies Department
What skills stand out on School Aide resumes?
Karen Cheramie: Make sure your future employers know the impact you can make in the job. Check on your transferable skills. Be flexible and adaptable.
Christie Lewis
Assistant Professor of Education, Field CoordinatorChatham University
Education Department
What experience really stands out on School Aide resumes?
Christie Lewis: I believe that graduates that go above and beyond the "check the box" really stand out. What I mean by this is that graduates who have been involved in the school and that became part of the school community really stand out. Perhaps a graduate volunteered to help with events at the school, started a tutoring club, and/or participated and did other things than teach in the classroom stands out. In addition, I think that volunteering in the community and also participating in teacher professional development really stands out. These things show that a graduate is excited and passionate.
Terry Chvala
Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood EducationUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake
College of Education
What skills stand out on School 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).
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the School 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
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for School 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.
Lisa Diebel
Associate Professor of InstructionOhio University
Human and Consumer Sciences
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the School 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.
What skills stand out on School 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.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for School 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.