What is the Average Substitute Teacher's Salary?

Substitute teacher salaries vary significantly by location and experience

According to iHireElementaryTeachers, the average substitute teacher salary in the United States as of September 2010 is $30,000. Average salaries can vary greatly depending on location and experience.

Experience Variances

Average substitute teacher salary can vary widely based on experience. A study of a database of more than 13,600 substitute teacher salaries in the U.S. by iHireElementaryTeachers in September 2010 revealed an average base pay range of $24,960 for less experienced teachers up to $38,500 for more experienced teachers.

Location

In the U.S., average substitute teacher salaries can vary significantly by state. For example, according to SimplyHired, as of September 2010, the average substitute teacher salary in California is $43,000 compared to $33,000 in Alabama.

Employer Type

Salary ranges also vary depending on the type of employer. School districts, governments and private companies all hire substitute teachers and provide a varying rate of pay. A snapshot of median hourly wage provided by SimplyHired in August 2010 reveals an hourly rate range of $9.81 to $14.94 for school districts, while state and local government median hourly range stood at $10.99 to $15.76. Private companies lagged far behind at $7.52 to $11.11.

References

• iHireElementaryTeachers: Substitute Teacher Salary
• SimplyHired: Substitute Teacher Salaries
• SimplyHired: Hourly Rate Snapshot for Substitute Teacher