Paraprofessional Salary In Ct

A paraprofessional is a person who provides support to teachers and other professionals in schools. They include instructional aides, school counselors, librarians, and special education assistants. Paraprofessionals are typically not required to have a degree, but they do need to get accredited through a state agency before being hired.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for paraprofessionals was $30,970 as of May 2015. The median wage is the midpoint—half of all workers receive more than this amount and half receive less. The lowest 10% earned less than $21,850 per year; the top 10% earned more than $42,350 per year.

Paraprofessionals’ salaries vary by industry sector:

Educational services: $30,730

Health care: $30,500

Local government: $30,480

Paraprofessional Salary In Ct

How much does a Para Educator make in Connecticut?

Average base salary

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401(k)

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The average salary for a para educator is $17.27 per hour in Connecticut. 316 salaries reported, updated at August 8, 2022.

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Top companies for Para Educators in Connecticut

  1. Central Kitsap School District4.436 reviews6 salaries reported$25.68per hour
  2. Edmonds School District4.268 reviews186 salaries reported$25.25per hour
  3. Norwalk Public Schools3.437 reviews147 salaries reported$25.15per hour
  4. Menlo Park City School District3.56 reviews7 salaries reported$24.72per hour
  5. San Francisco Unified School District3.8119 reviews76 salaries reported$23.72per hour
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Highest paying cities for Para Educators in Connecticut

  1. Stamford, CT$18.48 per hour40 salaries reported
  2. Hartford, CT$18.02 per hour8 salaries reported
  3. Norwalk, CT$17.26 per hour147 salaries reported
  1. Danbury, CT$16.73 per hour7 salaries reported
  2. Newtown, CT$15.50 per hour52 salaries reported
  3. Mansfield, CT$14.80 per hour5 salaries reported
  1. Vernon, CT$14.63 per hour7 salaries reported
  2. Madison, CT$14.52 per hour72 salaries reported
  3. East Hampton, CT$14.18 per hour8 salaries reported

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Most common benefits for Para Educators

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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