A paraprofessional salary with a master’s degree can range from $12,000 to $35,000, depending on your experience level and the industry in which you work.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for paraprofessionals was $24,320 in May 2018. The highest 10 percent earned more than $41,110.
If you’re considering pursuing a Master’s in Paraprofessional Studies, it’s important to understand the kind of salary you can expect after graduation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, as of May 2014, paraprofessionals made an average hourly wage of $13.20—which comes to $27,400 per year. This is based on an annual average that includes both full- and part-time workers.
But if you have your Master’s in Paraprofessional Studies, the picture changes dramatically. According to the same report by the BLS, paraprofessionals with a Master’s degree made an average hourly wage of $19.90—or more than double what most paraprofessionals make without a Master’s degree! Paraprofessionals with a Master’s degree also made an average annual salary of $48,000 per year—more than double their counterparts who did not have a Master’s degree.
Paraprofessional Salary With A Master’s Degree
Average Education Paraprofessional Salary
$14.58 hourly
$30,336 yearly
Entry level Salary
$23,000 yearly
$23,000
10 %
$30,336
Median
$39,000
90 %
How much does an Education Paraprofessional make?
Education paraprofessionals make $30,336 per year on average, or $14.58 per hour, in the United States. Education paraprofessionals on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $23,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $39,000.
Location impacts how much an education paraprofessional can expect to make. Education paraprofessionals make the most in New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, Minnesota, and Ohio.
Highest Paying State
New York
See All States
Highest Paying City
Troy, NY
See All Cities
What Am I Worth?
0 selections
0 selections
Get Your Estimate
EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL JOBS
0 selections
Work From Home
Distance
Salary
Job Type
Job Level
Education
Date Posted
T
Tutor Me Education
Remote or Los Angeles, CA
In-Person Special Education Tutor
Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area of California! In-person instruction in Los Angeles, CA (may require some travel within the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area)
Sponsored
$46k-65k yearly est.
S
School Is Easy California
Remote or Sacramento, CA
Special Education tutors needed
We are looking for Special Education tutors to assist students with autism and/or students with learning disabilities.We match our tutors and students together carefully.
SponsoredNEW
$46k-65k yearly est.
Santa Fe Public Schools
Remote or Santa Fe, NM
2022-2023 SY: Education Paraprofessional – Virtual Tutor and Volunteer Support
All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post offer/pre-employment background check. Ability to articulate and facilitate the implementation of the mission and values of the Santa Fe Public Schools.
36d ago
$21k-31.6k yearly
EASY APPLY
Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Boces
Remote or Buffalo, NY
Paraprofessional
Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Requirements + Must meet the State of New York’s requirements for being a Title 1 paraprofessional – must have either 48 college credits completed in any subject or a passing score on the NY State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (NYSATAS)
60d+ ago
$31k-37k yearly est.
F
Fullbloom
Remote or Chicago, IL
Paraprofessional
Every child deserves to reach their full potential and we’re looking to hire an exceptional Paraprofessional who will play an essential role in fueling student success. The High School Paraprofessional will be responsible for working with one or more students and the teacher to deliver individualized services and support. * Valid Paraprofessional License Required
35d ago
$45k-50k yearly
Bonadio Group, The
Remote or Pittsford, NY
Paraprofessional
We have a tremendous opportunity for a Paraprofessional to join our team!
60d+ ago
$41k-51k yearly est.
Santa Fe Public Schools
Remote or Santa Fe, NM
2022-2023 SY: Education Assistant – Paraprofessional – Kindergarten – Remote
Santa Fe High School
6d agoNEW
$13k-16k yearly est.
Sunbelt Staffing
Remote or Duncanville, TX
Full Time Remote Special Education Teaching jobs near Duncanville, Texas
We are partnered with a reliable school district near Duncanville, Texas who is in need of Special Education Teachers for the 2022/2023 school year.
1d agoNEW
$56k-67k yearly est.
S
School Is Easy California
Remote or Sacramento, CA
Special Education tutors needed
We are looking for Special Education tutors to assist students with autism and/or students with learning disabilities.We match our tutors and students together carefully.
7d agoNEW
$46k-65k yearly est.
T
Tutor Me Education
Remote or Los Angeles, CA
In-Person Special Education Tutor
Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area of California! In-person instruction in Los Angeles, CA (may require some travel within the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area)
15d ago
$46k-65k yearly est.
Amplify Education Inc.
Remote or Los Angeles, CA
Amplify Tutor – Los Angeles ( Contractor ) ( Remote )
Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade will meet virtually with an Amplify Tutor throughout the school year to build early literacy skills and close the achievement gap. Position Summary: The Amplify Tutor will play a critical role in supporting small groups of growing readers virtually, multiple times a week. Reporting to the Program Manager of Tutoring Services, the Tutor will use Amplify’s small group tutoring intervention program to deliver tutoring sessions virtually and monitor students’ progress. **While this part-time or full-time position is virtual and national candidates will be considered, it is preferable that the Amplify Tutor reside within Los Angeles. Attend synchronous or asynchronous bi-weekly tutor meetings with project manager Attend and engage during virtual training and onboarding Contribute to project-level feedback and reporting for internal and external stakeholders Basic Qualifications of the Amplify Tutor: Fluent English speaker This position requires a computer with a stable internet connection.
4d agoNEW
$48k-66k yearly est.
C
Crescent City Recruitment Group
Remote or Baton Rouge, LA
Tutor (Remote)
We are looking for a patient tutor who excelled in the subject or subjects they are wanting to help the student with. A tutor’s responsibilities include preparing lessons that are grade and subject-appropriate, asking students about upcoming assessments, and providing parents with progress updates. To be a successful tutor you must be punctual, friendly and approachable. A good tutor will make students feel comfortable enough to share what they are struggling with and find new ways to help students with their unique challenges.
4d agoNEW
$20 hourly
Sunbelt Staffing
Remote or Duncanville, TX
Full Time Remote Special Education Teaching jobs near Duncanville, Texas
We are partnered with a reliable school district near Duncanville, Texas who is in need of Special Education Teachers for the 2022/2023 school year.
SponsoredNEW
$56k-67k yearly est.
C
Cornerstone Learning Solutions
Remote or Port Saint Lucie, FL
Mobile Tutor at Cornerstone Learning Solutions
Must be able to tutor in both Reading and Math K-8 grade levels.
Sponsored
HIGHEST PAYING STATES FOR EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONALS
The darker areas on the map show where education paraprofessionals earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
- State View
- County View
Embed On Your Website
$21k LowestHighest $37k+
