Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $41,670 · Median hourly: $20.03 · Employment: 524,770
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,560 | $13.73 |
| 25th | $34,170 | $16.43 |
| Median | $41,670 | $20.03 |
| 75th | $54,890 | $26.39 |
| 90th | $65,790 | $31.63 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-3031
- Total U.S. employment: 524,770
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
The mean wage of $46,420 sits 11.4% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $25,340 | $12.18 | -39.2% | 9,290 |
| Alaska | $66,920 | $32.17 | +60.6% | 1,420 |
| Arizona | $38,500 | $18.51 | -7.6% | 4,710 |
| Arkansas | $29,230 | $14.05 | -29.9% | 2,560 |
| California | $60,300 | $28.99 | +44.7% | 115,660 |
| Connecticut | $38,460 | $18.49 | -7.7% | 5,950 |
| Delaware | $36,510 | $17.55 | -12.4% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $49,790 | $23.94 | +19.5% | 750 |
| Florida | $37,080 | $17.83 | -11.0% | 25,270 |
| Georgia | $38,870 | $18.69 | -6.7% | 16,400 |
| Hawaii | $58,530 | $28.14 | +40.5% | 3,990 |
| Idaho | $34,080 | $16.39 | -18.2% | 1,800 |
| Illinois | $39,410 | $18.95 | -5.4% | 17,220 |
| Indiana | $36,360 | $17.48 | -12.7% | 9,920 |
| Iowa | $37,230 | $17.90 | -10.7% | 7,300 |
| Kansas | $36,190 | $17.40 | -13.2% | 9,360 |
| Kentucky | $29,730 | $14.29 | -28.7% | 320 |
| Louisiana | $27,370 | $13.16 | -34.3% | 1,090 |
| Maine | $37,440 | $18.00 | -10.2% | 0 |
| Maryland | $46,470 | $22.34 | +11.5% | 7,610 |
| Massachusetts | $41,350 | $19.88 | -0.8% | 8,410 |
| Michigan | $39,500 | $18.99 | -5.2% | 3,600 |
| Minnesota | $50,390 | $24.22 | +20.9% | 8,660 |
| Mississippi | $22,340 | $10.74 | -46.4% | 2,390 |
| Missouri | $34,790 | $16.73 | -16.5% | 11,480 |
| Montana | $28,050 | $13.49 | -32.7% | 2,370 |
| Nebraska | $37,690 | $18.12 | -9.6% | 3,430 |
| Nevada | $24,960 | $12.00 | -40.1% | 6,600 |
| New Hampshire | $34,990 | $16.82 | -16.0% | 1,070 |
| New Jersey | $43,780 | $21.05 | +5.1% | 17,100 |
| New Mexico | $36,400 | $17.50 | -12.6% | 3,510 |
| New York | $43,490 | $20.91 | +4.4% | 36,090 |
| North Carolina | $33,780 | $16.24 | -18.9% | 20,360 |
| North Dakota | $42,570 | $20.47 | +2.2% | 420 |
| Ohio | $37,150 | $17.86 | -10.8% | 9,140 |
| Oklahoma | $23,770 | $11.43 | -43.0% | 4,990 |
| Oregon | $58,280 | $28.02 | +39.9% | 8,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,870 | $21.57 | +7.7% | 22,360 |
| Rhode Island | $45,590 | $21.92 | +9.4% | 1,910 |
| South Carolina | $30,400 | $14.62 | -27.0% | 7,700 |
| South Dakota | $27,840 | $13.39 | -33.2% | 1,610 |
| Tennessee | $29,500 | $14.18 | -29.2% | 7,690 |
| Texas | $32,040 | $15.41 | -23.1% | 29,150 |
| Utah | $36,490 | $17.55 | -12.4% | 4,710 |
| Vermont | $38,200 | $18.37 | -8.3% | 1,400 |
| Virginia | $39,020 | $18.76 | -6.4% | 24,350 |
| Washington | $55,740 | $26.80 | +33.8% | 14,820 |
| West Virginia | $49,020 | $23.57 | +17.6% | 4,840 |
| Wisconsin | $43,950 | $21.13 | +5.5% | 8,420 |
| Wyoming | $36,990 | $17.79 | -11.2% | 2,230 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Related Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Accountants and Auditors — $83,680/yr
- Nursing Assistants — $42,260/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $36,780/yr
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides — $35,800/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for substitute teachers, short-term?
The median annual wage for substitute teachers, short-term is $41,670 ($20.03 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays substitute teachers, short-term the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many substitute teachers, short-term are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 524,770 substitute teachers, short-term employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.03. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.