Food service workers, paraprofessionals, and school bus drivers work one month less per year than the typical worker: Average annual weeks worked for all workers, Kâ12 education workers, and education support workers
| Occupation category | Average weeks worked |
|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 47.5 |
| All education workers | 46.9 |
| Food service | 43.6 |
| Janitor and custodian | 48.5 |
| Office and administration | 46.1 |
| Paraprofessional | 43.2 |
| School bus driver | 44.8 |
Source: EPI analysis of 2022â2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement data.