How much does a Special Education Paraprofessional make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Special Education Paraprofessional in the United States is $55,433. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $42,012 to a high of $73,617, with most professionals earning between $48,408 and $64,951.

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Special Education Paraprofessional Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special Education Paraprofessional Salary $42,012 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special Education Paraprofessional Salary $48,408 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special Education Paraprofessional Salary $55,433 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special Education Paraprofessional Salary $64,951 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special Education Paraprofessional Salary $73,617 US April 01, 2025
25% $48,408 10% $42,012 90% $73,617 75% $64,951 $55,433 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special Education Paraprofessional ?

Paraprofessional is a job title given to persons in various occupational fields, such as education, healthcare, engineering, and law, who are trained to assist professionals but do not themselves have professional licensure. Some exceptions to this rule would be some Paramedics in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa which autonomously practice paramedicine and as well Paralegals in the Province of Ontario who are licensed by the Law Society of Upper Canada to provide independent legal services to clients and the court. The Greek prefix "para-" indicates beside ...

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