Educational Support Professional Salary in the United States

How much does an Educational Support Professional make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Educational Support Professional in the United States is $35,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, an Educational Support Professional's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $41,144
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,463 to $38,463
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $27,770
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Educational Support Professional Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $38,463 $3,205 $740 $18
Average $35,519 $2,960 $683 $17
25th Percentile $31,463 $2,622 $605 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Educational Support Professional Salaries

An Educational Support Professional'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Educational Support Professional Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Educational Support Professional'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): $34,111
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,392
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,801
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $36,948
  • Expert (over 8 years): $37,545
Levels Salary
Entry Level Educational Support Professional$34,111
Intermediate Level Educational Support Professional$34,392
Senior Level Educational Support Professional$35,801
Specialist Level Educational Support Professional$36,948
Expert Level Educational Support Professional$37,545
$34,111 0 yr
$34,392 < 2 yrs
$35,801 2-4 yrs
$36,948 5-8 yrs
$37,545 > 8 yrs
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How Do Educational Support Professional 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 Educational Support Professionals. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $39,327.
  • California: $39,177.
  • Massachusetts: $38,655.

Top Paying Cities for Educational Support Professionals

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: $44,800
  • San Francisco: $44,360
  • Oakland: $43,376

What Skills Can Increase an Educational Support Professional's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Confidentiality (Mentioned in 5.36% Job Postings): The process of and obligation to apply and enforce rules and practices that ensure that specific types of information are accessible only to those authorized to use it.
  • First Aid (Mentioned in 7.14% Job Postings): First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
  • Support Services (Mentioned in 2.34% Job Postings): Support Services means those activities provided to or on behalf of a person in the areas of personal care and assistance and property maintenance in order to allow a person to live in the least restrictive environment.
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Confidentiality 5.36%
First Aid 7.14%
Support Services 2.34%
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 an Educational Support Professional's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $39,426
11%
Hard Working
 $38,005
7%
Coaching
 $38,005
7%
Critical Thinking
 $37,295
5%
Flexibility
 $36,940
4%
Problem Solving
 $36,940
4%
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Educational Support Professional Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Educational Support Professional'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.

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$31,463
Average $35,519/year
$38,463
$2,622
Average $2,960/month
$3,205
$605
Average $683/week
$740
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Average $17/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $38,463 $3,205 $740 $18
Average $35,519 $2,960 $683 $17
25th Percentile $31,463 $2,622 $605 $15

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Salary Trends for Educational Support Professional

Salaries for an Educational Support Professional can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,912 in 2023 to around $44,547 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Educational Support Professional salary trends, .

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