Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Occupation
$38,470
National Median Salary
$18.50
Median Hourly Wage
481,300
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2019-2024)
+33.6%
5 Year Change
$28,790
2019 Median
$38,470
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | $62,400 | 40 |
| Junior Colleges | $46,490 | 80 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $45,350 | 770 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | $44,300 | 70 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | $44,270 | 640 |
Top Paying States for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $57,260 | 103,210 |
| Oregon | $55,540 | 4,260 |
| Washington | $54,880 | 13,890 |
| Hawaii | $50,070 | 1,970 |
| Minnesota | $48,710 | 8,430 |
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Hospitals
Junior Colleges
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Other Residential Care Facilities
Other Schools and Instruction
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Religious Organizations
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Technical and Trade Schools
Administrative and Support Services