The annual earnings for food service workers and paraprofessionals are less than half that of the median U.S. worker: Median annual wage and salary income for all workers, K–12 education workers, and education support workers
| Occupation category | Median annual wage and salary income |
|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | $49,713 |
| All K–12 workers | $50,802 |
| Food service | $21,337 |
| Janitor and custodian | $35,015 |
| Office and administration | $34,920 |
| Paraprofessional | $24,496 |
| School bus driver | $27,382 |
Note: Values in 2023 dollars.
Source: EPI analysis of 2022–2023 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement data.