Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary (2025)
Based on 524,770 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $28,560 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $34,170 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $41,670 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,890 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $65,790 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$29K
25th
$34K
Median
$42K
75th
$55K
90th
$66K
Highest Paying States for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $73,070 |
| California | $62,910 |
| Oregon | $61,100 |
| Washington | $56,480 |
| Hawaii | $54,690 |
| West Virginia | $54,010 |
| Minnesota | $53,890 |
| Nebraska | $51,590 |
| District of Columbia | $49,550 |
| Rhode Island | $48,630 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Alaska at an average of $73,070 per year, while Rhode Island has an average of $48,630 — a difference of $24,440. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 524,770 workers were employed as Substitute Teachers, Short-Terms in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,420 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-3031