Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Employment data isn't available specifically for this occupation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, so we are using the data from Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary.
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Calculated automation risk
Moderate Risk (41-60%): Occupations with a moderate risk of automation usually involve routine tasks but still require some human judgment and interaction.
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Growth
The number of 'Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary' job openings is expected to decline 0.6% by 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary' was $35,550, or $17 per hour
'Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary' were paid 26.0% lower than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Volume
As of 2023 there were 1,337,320 people employed as 'Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary' within the United States.
This represents around 0.9% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 113 people are employed as 'Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary'.
Job description
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
SOC Code: 25-9043.00
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