Education support staff are paid very low wages: Weekly median wages of all workers and Kâ12 public education support workers
| Median weekly wage | |
|---|---|
| All workers (economywide) | $790 |
| Food service workers | $331 |
| Bus drivers | $493 |
| Teaching assistants | $507 |
| School custodians | $575 |
Notes: Weekly wages in 2020 dollars.
Source: EPI analysis of 2014â2019 pooled Current Population Survey microdata.