Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Pennsylvania

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for substitute teachers, short-term in Pennsylvania was $44,870 +7.7% vs national

Pennsylvania vs United States

PennsylvaniaUnited States
Median annual$44,870$41,670
Median hourly$21.57$20.03
Employment22,360524,770
Location quotient1.091.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Pennsylvania) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

How to interpret these figures

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $30,470, median pay is $44,870, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $63,930.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average substitute teachers, short-term salary in Pennsylvania?

The median annual wage in Pennsylvania is $44,870 ($21.57 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Pennsylvania compare to the national average for substitute teachers, short-term?

The Pennsylvania median of $44,870 is 7.7% higher than the U.S. median of $41,670.

How many substitute teachers, short-term work in Pennsylvania?

Approximately 22,360 are employed in Pennsylvania, per BLS OES.