Employment levels for educational support staff have struggled to recover from the pandemic: Percent change in employment for all workers and K–12 education support staff, 2019–2022
| Occupation group | Change in employment 2019 to 2022 |
|---|---|
| All U.S. workers | 2.6% |
| All K–12 education workers | 2.5% |
| Food service | -11.2% |
| Janitor and custodian | -9.0% |
| Office and administration | 2.3% |
| Paraprofessional | -0.4% |
| School bus driver | -14.7% |
Source: EPI analysis of 2019–2022 American Community Survey data.