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(Table 1)  \n• In K–12 schools, the most common career family for ESPs is paraeducator (40.9 percent), followed by clerical services (16.4 percent) and custodial services (15.0 percent). For higher education, clerical services positions are the most common (36.5 percent), followed by paraeducators, including graduate assistants (20.9 percent) and technical services (15.2 percent). (Tables 2b and 2c)  \n• More than three-quarters of all ESPs (77.5 percent) work full-time, which is defined as 30 or more hours per week. This is slightly higher for those working at K–12 schools (80.8 percent) and slightly lower in higher education (67.7 percent). Slightly more ESPs worked full-time in 2022 than in 2021.(Tables 3a, 3b, and 3c)  \n• Among ESPs working full-time, the average earnings in 2023–2024 was $37,097, about a $1,000 increase over the average earnings in 2022–2023. This average was slightly lower for K–12 ($34,954) and higher in higher education ($45,662). (Table 4)  \n{ Rhode Island had the highest average K–12 ESP full-time earnings at $42,940. The average K–12 ESP full-time earnings was above $40,000 in eight states (Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island) and the District of Columbia.  \n{ Oklahoma had the lowest average K–12 ESP full-time earnings at $27,656. The average K–12 ESP full-time earnings was below $29,000 in five states (Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Oklahoma).  \n{ Connecticut had the highest average full-time earnings for ESPs working in higher education at $54,653. The average full-time earnings for ESPs working in higher education was above $50,000 in only four states (California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey).  \n{ South Dakota had the lowest average full-time earnings for ESPs working in higher education at $35,815. The average full-time earnings for ESPs working in higher education was below $40,000 in only four states (Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and South Dakota). This is an improvement from the previous year, when 11 states offered an average salary below $40,000.  \nNEA EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL EARNINGS REPORT, APRIL 2025 | 1  \n• Less than a third (29.7 percent) of all ESPs working full-time earn less than $25,000 per year, and  \n10.0 percent earn less than $15,000. Among those working in K–12 schools, 34.5 percent earn less than $25,000, and 11.1 percent earn less than $15,000. Within higher education, 12.6 percent earn less than $25,000, and 6.2 percent earn less than $15,000. (Tables 5a, 5b, and 5c)  \n• The average earnings for ESPs rose from $31,190 in 2014–2015 to $37,097 in 2023–2024. However, when adjusted for inflation, the average earnings for ESPs fell from $31,190 to $28,318 in constant 2015 dollars during this time period. (Figure 1)  \n• In states where there are bargaining laws covering ESPs, the average earnings is $38,554. In states that do not have a bargaining law but where bargaining may take place, the average ESP earnings is $34,623. In states where bargaining is prohibited, the average ESP earnings is $35,879. (Figure 2)  \nList of Tables and Figures  \nTable 1. Work Force by Level, Total, K–12, and Higher Ed ESPs by State, 2022  \nTable 2a. Career Families, Total ESP Work Force by State, 2022 Table 2b. Career Families, K–12 ESP Work Force by State, 2022 Table 2c. Career Families, Higher Ed ESP Work Force by State, 2022  \nTable 3a. (Percentages) Usual Hours Worked, Total ESP Work Force by State, 2022 Table 3b. (Percentages) Usual Hours Worked, K–12 ESP Work Force by State, 2022 Table 3c. (Percentages) Usual Hours Worked, Higher Ed ESP Work Force by State, 2022  \nTable 4. Earnings Averages for Full-Time Workers, Total, K–1","cbCaidnSW2qSFk6Y","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidnSW2qSFk6Y","pdf",693200,26,"English","# Key Findings\n## Workforce by level and career families\n## Full-time status and usual hours\n## Earnings levels and state comparisons\n## Earnings distribution and trends\n## Collective bargaining and earnings\n# List of Tables and Figures\n# About This Report","[{\"question\":\"How many education support professionals are employed in public education, and how are they distributed between K–12 and higher education?\",\"answer\":\"The report states there are more than 3 million education support professionals working in public education. About 75% work in K–12 schools and 25% work in higher education institutions.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the average earnings level for full-time ESPs in 2023–2024, and how does it differ between K–12 and higher education?\",\"answer\":\"For full-time ESPs, the average earnings in 2023–2024 was $37,097. Average earnings are lower in K–12 ($34,954) and higher in higher education ($45,662).\"},{\"question\":\"How does collective bargaining status relate to average ESP earnings across states?\",\"answer\":\"In states with bargaining laws covering ESPs, average earnings are $38,554. In states without such laws but where bargaining may take place, average earnings are $34,623, while in states where bargaining is prohibited, average earnings are $35,879.\"}]","NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report - April 2025 | PDF",1792057573,66]