▲1%
$14.74
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$10.40
MEDIAN
$14.74
90%
$21.72
The average hourly pay for a Paraeducator is $14.74 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$10 - $22
Bonus
$0 - $4k
Total Pay
$21k - $44k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Paraeducators?
What Do Paraeducators Do?
Paraeducator Tasks
- Assist students with the integration into regular education classroom.
- Assist the teacher with planning and implementation of any type of community based instruction.
- Assist with scoring tests, keeping records and making reports as required by the teacher.
- Assist the teacher in the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Assist the teacher with the designing of instruction and follow through.
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Common Health Benefits for a Paraeducator
Medical
59%
Dental
46%
Vision
39%
None
41%
Gender Breakdown for Paraeducators
Female
83.9%
Male
12.9%
Prefer to self-define
3.2%
This data is based on 31 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Paraeducators
What is the highest pay for Paraeducators?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Paraeducator is $21.72 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Paraeducators?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Paraeducator is $10.40 / hour
How can Paraeducators increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Paraeducator is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Paraeducator that oversees more junior Paraeducators, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.