Substitute Teacher salary in the United States

How much does a Substitute Teacher make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$41,670

Median $41,670
Low $28,560High $65,790

Based on 524,770 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$28,560
25th percentile
$34,170
75th percentile
$54,890
90th percentile
$65,790

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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