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Paraprofessional salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Paraprofessional make in the United States?

Average base salary

$19.91
Average $19.91
Low $14.85
High $26.69

The average salary for a paraprofessional is $19.91 per hour in the United States. 22.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Paraprofessional job openings in United States

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Substitute Paraprofessional
North Providence School District3.6out of 5 stars.
North Providence, RI
$18 an hour
Part-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Paraprofessional in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Com...
 
$260,000per year
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Los Angeles County Office of E...
 
$224,054per year
Lewis and Clark Community Coll...
 
$212,680per year
Kern Community College Distric...
 
$134,507per year
WithumSmith+Brown
 
$130,000per year
LUNENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 
$114,400per year

Highest paying cities for Paraprofessionals near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $28.36 per hour
  2. Scottsdale, AZ
    $24.44 per hour
  3. Westminster, CO
    $23.16 per hour
  4. Aurora, IL
    $22.42 per hour
  5. Chicago, IL
    $22.02 per hour

Where can a Paraprofessional earn more?

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