What are the main factors that influence a Paraeducator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Paraeducator's salary?

A Paraeducator's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,919 for beginners, reaching about $55,141 at mid-level, and approach $58,274 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Paraeducator?

Paraeducator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Paraeducator roles are District of Columbia $67,950, California $67,692, Massachusetts $66,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Paraeducator roles make?

Salaries for Paraeducator level roles vary by specialization: Special Education Paraeducator: $66,945; Conditional Paraeducator Job: $54,980; Paraeducator (K-12): $52,887; Instructional Paraeducator: $52,277; Preschool Paraeducator: $43,383.

How do different companies affect a Paraeducator's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Paraeducator roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Paraeducator Salary in the United States

How much does a Paraeducator make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Paraeducator in the United States is $61,371 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Paraeducator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,213
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,877 to $75,421
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,323

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

Recruit with AI

AI-Powered HR

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Paraeducator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,421	$6,285	$1,450	$36
Average	$61,371	$5,114	$1,180	$30
25th Percentile	$50,877	$4,240	$978	$24

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Paraeducator Job Openings in the United States

ASL Interpreter&amp Inclusive Classroom Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education - Columbus, OH

Travel

Focus Staff - ANACORTES, WA

Travel OT

Focus Staff - GOLDENDALE, WA

Travel L&D RN

Focus Staff - RAPID CITY, SD

Search More Paraeducator Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Paraeducator Salaries

A Paraeducator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Paraeducator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Paraeducator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,919
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,165
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,141
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,065
Expert (over 8 years): $58,274

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Paraeducator	$51,919
Intermediate Level Paraeducator	$52,165
Senior Level Paraeducator	$55,141
Specialist Level Paraeducator	$58,065
Expert Level Paraeducator	$58,274

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Paraeducator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Paraeducators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,950.
California: $67,692.
Massachusetts: $66,790.

District of Columbia $67,950 California $67,692 Massachusetts $66,790 Washington $66,545 New Jersey $66,520 Alaska $66,434 Connecticut $65,587 New York $65,244

Hawaii $64,145 Rhode Island $63,630 Maryland $63,280 Minnesota $62,801 Colorado $62,617 Illinois $62,556 Oregon $62,322 Delaware $62,151

New Hampshire $62,043 Virginia $61,801 Pennsylvania $61,095 Nevada $60,739 North Dakota $60,622 Michigan $60,438 Wisconsin $60,371 Vermont $60,236

Texas $59,861 Maine $59,837 Arizona $59,800 Ohio $59,757 Georgia $59,193 Indiana $58,910 Wyoming $58,855 Utah $58,769

Iowa $58,732 Kansas $58,438 Louisiana $58,352 North Carolina $58,321 Missouri $58,309 Florida $58,069 Montana $57,941 Nebraska $57,818

Kentucky $57,750 South Carolina $57,505 Tennessee $57,351 Idaho $57,290 New Mexico $56,842 Oklahoma $56,744 Alabama $56,382 South Dakota $55,774

Arkansas $55,443 West Virginia $55,265 Mississippi $54,731

Top Paying Cities for Paraeducators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $77,407
San Francisco: $76,646
Oakland: $74,947

San Jose, CA $77,407

San Francisco, CA $76,646

Oakland, CA $74,947

New York, NY $71,123

Queens Village, NY $70,663

Paramus, NJ $70,172

Passaic, NJ $70,110

Bergenfield, NJ $70,049

Stamford, CT $69,957

Huntington, NY $69,896

Newark, NJ $69,497

Bridgeport, CT $69,374

New Brunswick, NJ $69,171

Vallejo, CA $69,043

Middlesex, NJ $69,006

Somerset, NJ $68,951

Petaluma, CA $68,809

Santa Cruz, CA $68,570

Boston, MA $68,447

Monterey, CA $68,140

Fairbanks, AK $68,097

Los Angeles, CA $67,981

Washington, DC $67,950

Seattle, WA $67,840

Santa Rosa, CA $67,827

Juneau, AK $67,649

Orange, CA $67,447

Anchorage, AK $67,336

Anaheim, CA $67,294

Santa Ana, CA $67,201

Nassau, NY $67,165

Long Beach, CA $67,140

Danbury, CT $67,122

Santa Maria, CA $66,913

Everett, WA $66,901

Bremerton, WA $66,600

Trenton, NJ $66,483

Sacramento, CA $66,459

San Diego, CA $66,428

Brockton, MA $66,404

Tacoma, WA $66,379

Santa Barbara, CA $66,293

Lowell, MA $66,048

New Suffolk, NY $66,023

Nashua, NH $65,949

Lompoc, CA $65,851

Ventura, CA $65,790

Stockton, CA $65,772

New Haven, CT $65,649

Atlantic City, NJ $65,489

Hartford, CT $65,354

Modesto, CA $65,324

Poughkeepsie, NY $65,188

New Britain, CT $65,158

Olympia, WA $65,072

Kennewick, WA $65,072

New London, CT $65,060

Norwich, CT $65,041

Lawrence, MA $65,011

Bakersfield, CA $64,839

Riverside, CA $64,753

New Bedford, MA $64,753

Richland, WA $64,691

Portsmouth, NH $64,642

Vineland, NJ $64,630

San Bernardino, CA $64,581

Boulder, CO $64,409

Worcester, MA $64,360

Portland, OR $64,305

Saint Paul, MN $64,231

Minneapolis, MN $64,231

Philadelphia, PA $64,145

Honolulu, HI $63,820

Springfield, MA $63,605

Providence, RI $63,599

Chicago, IL $63,421

Bellingham, WA $63,347

Baltimore, MD $63,280

Chico, CA $63,126

Wilmington, DE $63,022

Pittsfield, MA $62,961

Manchester, NH $62,844

Spokane, WA $62,574

Denver, CO $62,568

Albany, NY $62,279

Troy, NY $62,255

Schenectady, NY $62,126

Burlington, VT $61,991

Portland, ME $61,776

Salem, OR $61,727

Yakima, WA $61,715

Ann Arbor, MI $61,696

Rochester, MN $61,525

Fresno, CA $61,494

Reno, NV $61,494

Milwaukee, WI $61,439

Detroit, MI $61,377

Allentown, PA $61,359

Carson City, NV $61,353

Houston, TX $61,261

Colorado Springs, CO $61,255

Syracuse, NY $61,224

Eugene, OR $61,107

Bismarck, ND $61,034

Gary, IN $61,034

Galveston, TX $61,034

Springfield, OR $60,985

Medford, OR $60,837

Fort Collins, CO $60,813

Austin, TX $60,764

Mesa, AZ $60,635

Phoenix, AZ $60,622

Dallas, TX $60,604

Reading, PA $60,567

Saint Cloud, MN $60,543

Concord, NH $60,487

Madison, WI $60,463

Utica, NY $60,297

Raleigh, NC $60,248

Las Vegas, NV $60,242

Rochester, NY $60,199

Des Moines, IA $60,193

Atlanta, GA $60,095

Battle Creek, MI $60,076

Salt Lake City, UT $60,058

Lancaster, PA $59,966

Champaign, IL $59,954

Harrisburg, PA $59,880

Durham, NC $59,825

Kansas City, MO $59,819

Kansas City, KS $59,806

Fort Worth, TX $59,800

Boca Raton, FL $59,776

Cleveland, OH $59,769

Columbus, OH $59,757

Pittsburgh, PA $59,751

Richmond, VA $59,726

Indianapolis, IN $59,714

Cincinnati, OH $59,634

Petersburg, VA $59,542

Billings, MT $59,407

Lansing, MI $59,407

Huntsville, AL $59,407

Lebanon, PA $59,401

Dayton, OH $59,395

Pueblo, CO $59,395

Appleton, WI $59,377

Buffalo, NY $59,352

Racine, WI $59,321

Charlotte, NC $59,315

Saint Louis, MO $59,297

Springfield, IL $59,272

Elkhart, IN $59,260

York, PA $59,260

Gastonia, NC $59,254

Benton Harbor, MI $59,254

Beaumont, TX $59,217

Lorain, OH $59,205

Toledo, OH $59,180

Binghamton, NY $59,150

Rock Hill, SC $59,143

Rockford, IL $59,113

Fargo, ND $59,082

Elyria, OH $59,082

Flagstaff, AZ $59,039

Fort Lauderdale, FL $59,002

Miami, FL $58,965

Duluth, MN $58,867

Bangor, ME $58,787

Cedar Rapids, IA $58,720

Louisville, KY $58,689

Grand Rapids, MI $58,677

Hialeah, FL $58,671

Casper, WY $58,585

Scranton, PA $58,511

New Orleans, LA $58,493

Virginia Beach, VA $58,487

Akron, OH $58,456

Peoria, IL $58,376

Sarasota, FL $58,364

Green Bay, WI $58,321

Baton Rouge, LA $58,290

Charleston, SC $58,278

Nashville, TN $58,260

Jamestown, NY $58,247

Davenport, IA $58,247

Tucson, AZ $58,217

Cheyenne, WY $58,198

Saint Petersburg, FL $58,180

Tampa, FL $58,168

Omaha, NE $58,155

Port Arthur, TX $58,131

Evansville, IN $58,131

Bradenton, FL $58,106

Santa Fe, NM $57,996

Orlando, FL $57,934

Clearwater, FL $57,867

Canton, OH $57,738

La Crosse, WI $57,738

Grand Forks, ND $57,720

Albuquerque, NM $57,701

Tulsa, OK $57,701

Newport News, VA $57,695

High Point, NC $57,677

Ogden, UT $57,652

Corpus Christi, TX $57,603

Laramie, WY $57,566

Norfolk, VA $57,566

Rock Island, IL $57,529

Saginaw, MI $57,517

Jacksonville, FL $57,511

Salisbury, NC $57,499

Memphis, TN $57,486

Moline, IL $57,456

Fort Myers, FL $57,437

Waterloo, IA $57,358

Spartanburg, SC $57,296

Lincoln, NE $57,265

Fort Wayne, IN $57,253

Birmingham, AL $57,186

Cedar Falls, IA $57,173

Provo, UT $57,167

Springfield, OH $57,161

San Antonio, TX $57,149

Greensboro, NC $57,124

South Bend, IN $57,118

Winston Salem, NC $57,112

Boise, ID $57,094

Savannah, GA $57,051

Muskegon, MI $56,940

Lima, OH $56,867

Lake Charles, LA $56,842

Anderson, IN $56,830

Lexington, KY $56,811

Augusta, GA $56,793

Greenville, SC $56,793

Wichita, KS $56,738

Tuscaloosa, AL $56,738

Columbia, SC $56,682

Bloomington, IN $56,529

Roanoke, VA $56,492

Asheville, NC $56,412

Knoxville, TN $56,308

Shreveport, LA $56,302

Wilmington, NC $56,222

Frankfort, KY $56,106

Oklahoma City, OK $56,063

Chillicothe, OH $56,038

Longview, TX $56,032

Topeka, KS $56,013

Mobile, AL $55,921

Terre Haute, IN $55,897

Erie, PA $55,891

Altoona, PA $55,860

Melbourne, FL $55,842

Amarillo, TX $55,817

Killeen, TX $55,799

Fayetteville, AR $55,750

Sioux Falls, SD $55,707

Chattanooga, TN $55,670

Idaho Falls, ID $55,664

Gainesville, FL $55,535

Portsmouth, OH $55,504

Little Rock, AR $55,492

Lynchburg, VA $55,492

Lafayette, LA $55,467

Youngstown, OH $55,467

Temple, TX $55,443

Daytona Beach, FL $55,430

Clarksville, TN $55,424

Pensacola, FL $55,418

Hopkinsville, KY $55,234

Charleston, WV $55,228

Florence, SC $55,197

Sioux City, IA $55,160

Macon, GA $54,982

Tallahassee, FL $54,976

Fayetteville, NC $54,964

Waco, TX $54,952

Wichita Falls, TX $54,952

Pine Bluff, AR $54,927

Vincennes, IN $54,811

Lubbock, TX $54,786

Great Falls, MT $54,749

Alamogordo, NM $54,743

Abilene, TX $54,694

Rapid City, SD $54,614

Monroe, LA $54,614

Albany, GA $54,577

Huntington, WV $54,571

Jackson, MS $54,565

Greenville, MS $54,559

Parkersburg, WV $54,498

Montgomery, AL $54,485

Johnstown, PA $54,473

Springfield, MO $54,424

Biloxi, MS $54,393

Sumter, SC $54,264

Columbus, GA $54,258

Twin Falls, ID $54,221

Pascagoula, MS $54,142

Kingsport, TN $53,982

Gulfport, MS $53,964

Alexandria, LA $53,761

Fort Smith, AR $53,608

El Paso, TX $53,442

Helena, MT $53,362

Las Cruces, NM $53,166

Harlingen, TX $52,994

Pocatello, ID $52,939

Florence, AL $52,920

Brownsville, TX $52,908

Dothan, AL $52,810

Mcallen, TX $52,779

Columbus, MS $52,325

Altus, OK $52,043

Lawton, OK $51,926

Pierre, SD $51,705

What Skills Can Increase a Paraeducator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Commitment (Mentioned in 6.13% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Special Education (Mentioned in 5.55% Job Postings): Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.
Physical Education (Mentioned in 2.46% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.

See More Skills

Skills	Demand Percentage
Commitment	6.13%
Special Education	5.55%
Physical Education	2.46%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Paraeducator's salary.

Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Physical Education: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Accountability	$65,053	6%
Collaboration	$64,440	5%
Physical Education	$63,212	3%
Analysis	$62,599	2%
Coaching	$62,599	2%
Dedication	$62,599	2%

Get Latest Data

How Education impacts a Paraeducator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Paraeducators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Paraeducator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,827 and $60,665).

Paraeducator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Paraeducator

No Diploma 0.1%

High School 2.6%

Associates 2.2%

Bachelors 45.4%

Masters 46.3%

Doctorate 3.4%

view as table

Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.1%
High School	2.6%
Associates	2.2%
Bachelors	45.4%
Masters	46.3%
Doctorate	3.4%

view as graph

Paraeducator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Paraeducator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$50,877

Average $61,371/year

$75,421

$4,240

Average $5,114/month

$6,285

$978

Average $1,180/week

$1,450

$24

Average $30/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$75,421	$6,285	$1,450	$36
Average	$61,371	$5,114	$1,180	$30
25th Percentile	$50,877	$4,240	$978	$24

Salaries of jobs related to Paraeducator

Salary Trends for Paraeducator

Salaries for a Paraeducator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,650 in 2023 to around $54,424 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Paraeducator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Paraeducator Over Time

2022

$???

2023

$55,650

2024

$54,866

2025

$54,424

2026

$???

2027

$???

Year	Average Annual Salary
2022	View More
2023	$55,650
2024	$54,866
2025	$54,424
2026	View More
2027	View More

Most common benefits for Paraeducator

Social Security

401(k)

Disability

Healthcare

Pension

Time Off (days)

For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Business Services

the United States

Find Your Next Paraeducator Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Paraeducator job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about