K–12 education support staff are a quarter of the education workforce
Number of K–12 education workers by occupation group
| Occupation group | Number of workers |
|---|---|
| All other K–12 education workers | 7,222,400 |
| Para-professionals | 1,195,200 |
| Janitors and custodians | 368,800 |
| Office and administration | 337,900 |
| Food service | 281,300 |
| Bus drivers | 194,800 |
Share of K–12 education workers
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| All other<br>K-12 workers | 75.2% |
| Education support<br>staff | 24.8% |
Source: EPI analysis of 2022 American Community Survey data.