Special population paraprofessional demographics and statistics in the US
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Special population paraprofessional demographics by:
Special population paraprofessional gender statistics
83.1% of special population paraprofessionals are women and 16.9% of special population paraprofessionals are men.
- Female, 83.1%
- Male, 16.9%
Special population paraprofessional gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 83.1% |
| Male | 16.9% |
Special population paraprofessional gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,123
Female income
$32,205
Special population paraprofessional gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special population paraprofessional positions over time. Currently, 83.1% of special population paraprofessionals are female.
Special population paraprofessional gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.88% | 92.12% |
| 2011 | 8.83% | 91.17% |
| 2012 | 8.73% | 91.27% |
| 2013 | 9.61% | 90.39% |
| 2014 | 11.13% | 88.87% |
| 2015 | 11.34% | 88.66% |
| 2016 | 12.31% | 87.69% |
| 2017 | 10.64% | 89.36% |
| 2018 | 15.61% | 84.39% |
| 2019 | 16.53% | 83.47% |
| 2020 | 16.57% | 83.43% |
| 2021 | 16.89% | 83.11% |
Special population paraprofessional related jobs gender ratio
We compared special population 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% |
| Special Population Paraprofessional | 17% | 83% |
| Certified Performance Technologist | 79% | 21% |
| Torque Tester | 84% | 16% |
| Agriculture Consultant | 84% | 16% |
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Special population paraprofessional demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special population paraprofessionals is White, which makes up 59.7% of all special population paraprofessionals. Comparatively, 17.0% of special population paraprofessionals are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of special population paraprofessionals are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 8.5%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Special population paraprofessional race
| Special population paraprofessional race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Special population paraprofessional race and ethnicity over time
See how special population paraprofessional racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special population paraprofessional race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.27% | 9.57% | 4.79% | 14.49% |
| 2011 | 65.67% | 10.83% | 4.79% | 14.42% |
| 2012 | 65.65% | 10.24% | 4.82% | 15.11% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 9.92% | 4.85% | 13.63% |
| 2014 | 65.45% | 10.08% | 5.34% | 14.84% |
| 2015 | 65.25% | 9.79% | 5.36% | 15.50% |
| 2016 | 64.73% | 9.33% | 5.42% | 15.67% |
| 2017 | 64.72% | 9.26% | 5.81% | 15.82% |
| 2018 | 62.97% | 8.85% | 7.68% | 16.12% |
| 2019 | 63.66% | 8.01% | 7.77% | 16.04% |
| 2020 | 60.99% | 8.26% | 8.17% | 16.37% |
| 2021 | 59.75% | 8.51% | 8.06% | 17.01% |
Special population paraprofessional wage gap by race
According to our data, asian special population paraprofessionals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White special population paraprofessionals have the lowest average salary at $33,124.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,729 |
| White | $33,124 |
| Black or African American | $34,625 |
| Asian | $35,039 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,133 |
Average special population paraprofessional age
See how the average age of special population paraprofessionals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special population 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 |
Special population paraprofessional age breakdown
The average age of special population paraprofessionals is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the special population paraprofessional population.
Special population paraprofessional age breakdown
| Special Population Paraprofessional Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Special population paraprofessional educational attainment
The most common degree for special population paraprofessionals is bachelor's degree, with 53% of special population paraprofessionals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Special population paraprofessionals by degree level
| Special population paraprofessional degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Special population paraprofessional wage gap by degree level
According to the data, special population paraprofessionals with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $35,685 annually. With a Master's degree, special population paraprofessionals earn a median annual income of $35,090 compared to $32,985 for special population paraprofessionals with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,090 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,981 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,985 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,685 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,292 |
Special population paraprofessional employment statistics
Company size where special population paraprofessionals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special population paraprofessionals work.
Special population paraprofessional jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 43% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 4% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Special population paraprofessional turnover and employment statistics
Special population paraprofessional unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special population paraprofessionals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special population paraprofessional unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special population 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 special population paraprofessional tenure
The average special population paraprofessional stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 746 special population paraprofessionals resumes in Zippia's database.
Special population paraprofessional tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Special population paraprofessional LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special population 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Special Population Paraprofessional | 6.14% | - |
| Mentor Teacher | 9.52% | 68,887 |
| Ski Instructer | 9.70% | 367 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Certified Instructor | 12.94% | 70,136 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Farm Adviser | 16.25% | 16,838 |
Similar special population paraprofessional jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mentor Teacher | 9.52% | 68,887 |
| Ski Instructer | 9.70% | 367 |
| Library Media Specialist | 10.75% | 9,216 |
| Certified Instructor | 12.94% | 70,136 |
| Library Technician | 13.69% | 24,941 |
| Farm Adviser | 16.25% | 16,838 |
Foreign languages spoken by special population paraprofessionals
The most common foreign language among special population paraprofessionals is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 3.6% and Khmer is the third-most popular at 3.6%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Portuguese, 3.6%
- Khmer, 3.6%
- German, 3.6%
- Dutch, 3.6%
- Other, 10.6%
Special population paraprofessional languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Portuguese | 3.6% |
| Khmer | 3.6% |
| German | 3.6% |
| Dutch | 3.6% |
| Other | 10.6% |
