Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary in the United States

Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary

How much does a Special Education Instructional Assistant make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Education Instructional Assistant in the United States is $45,655. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $34,602 to a high of $60,632, with most professionals earning between $39,869 and $53,494.

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Special Education Instructional Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $34,602 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $39,869 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $45,655 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $53,494 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Education Instructional Assistant Salary $60,632 US April 01, 2025
25% $39,869 10% $34,602 90% $60,632 75% $53,494 $45,655 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special Education Instructional Assistant ?

A paraprofessional educator, alternatively known as a paraeduc, para-pro, paraswami (from Hindi swami for an educated person), paraeducator, instructional assistant, educational assistant, teacher's aide or classroom assistant, is a teaching-related position within a school generally responsible for specialized or concentrated assistance for students in elementary and secondary schools. Not all countries and states have a fixed definition of "paraprofessional" and may use all of the terms listed above, and many others, interchangeably....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special Education Instructional Assistant in the United States. The base salary for Special Education Instructional Assistant ranges from $39,869 to $53,494 with the average base salary of $45,655. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,869 to $53,494 with the average total cash compensation of $45,655.

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