Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in California
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substitute teachers, short-term in California was $60,300 +44.7% vs national
California vs United States
| California | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $60,300 | $41,670 |
| Median hourly | $28.99 | $20.03 |
| Employment | 115,660 | 524,770 |
| Location quotient | 1.88 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (California) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Reading the data
At $28.99 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $60,299 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $60,300.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average substitute teachers, short-term salary in California?
The median annual wage in California is $60,300 ($28.99 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does California compare to the national average for substitute teachers, short-term?
The California median of $60,300 is 44.7% higher than the U.S. median of $41,670.
How many substitute teachers, short-term work in California?
Approximately 115,660 are employed in California, per BLS OES.