The Average Salary of a Paraeducator
Paraeducators, or teaching assistants, help lead teachers with the day-to-day functions of a classroom, including assisting students that need extra help and supervising activities. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the field of education will grow by 10 percent through 2016, resulting in the creation of 137,000 paraeducator jobs.
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Average Salary
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In May 2008, paraeducators averaged an annual salary of $23,560.
Salary Range
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The lowest-paid 10 percent of paraeducators received salaries of about $15,340, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned about $33,980 in 2008.
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Largest Employers
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The largest employers of paraeducators in May 2008 were elementary and secondary schools, and child day cares, where paraeducators earned average salaries of $23,680 and $20,110, respectively.
Highest-Paying Employers
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In 2008, the highest-paying employers of paraeducators were specialty hospitals, colleges and universities, junior colleges, substance-abuse and psychiatric hospitals, and educational support services. Paraeducators working in these fields averaged $26,170 to $30,080.
Highest-Paying Areas
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In May 2008, the states with the highest-paid paraeducators were Alaska, California, Delaware, Washington and Connecticut, where workers received average incomes of $28,210 to $33,370.
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