NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report. Earnings Report. [2026]

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Title: NEA Education Support Professional Earnings Report. Earnings Report. [2026]
Language: English
Authors: National Education Association (NEA)
Source: National Education Association. 2026.
Availability: National Education Association Research Department. 1201 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 800-229-4200; Fax: 770-280-4134; Web site: http://www.nea.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Reports - Research
Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Public Schools, School Personnel, Clerical Workers, Food Service, School Health Services, Teacher Aides, Security Personnel, Skilled Workers, Student Transportation, Pupil Personnel Workers, Student Personnel Workers, Technical Occupations, Sanitation, Income, Economic Climate, Collective Bargaining
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: Education support professionals (ESPs) keep our schools running and our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. ESPs are classified into nine career families: clerical service workers, custodial and maintenance service workers, food service workers, health and student service workers, paraeducators, security workers, skilled trade workers, technical service workers, and transportation service workers. This report looks at ESP earnings in 2024-2025 across career families and for those working in K-12 public schools and higher education institutions.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED681169
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Education support professionals (ESPs) keep our schools running and our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. ESPs are classified into nine career families: clerical service workers, custodial and maintenance service workers, food service workers, health and student service workers, paraeducators, security workers, skilled trade workers, technical service workers, and transportation service workers. This report looks at ESP earnings in 2024-2025 across career families and for those working in K-12 public schools and higher education institutions.