CA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-3031

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $57,260 +49% above national average (national: $38,470)
$60,930Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
103,210Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$57,260
$37,900
10th pct.
$76,860
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$37,900$18.22
25th percentile$48,650$23.39
50th percentile (median)$57,260$27.53
75th percentile$65,810$31.64
90th percentile (top earners)$76,860$36.95
Mean (average)$60,930$29.30

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $57,260
Oregon $55,540 -3%
Washington $54,880 -4%
Hawaii $50,070 -13%
Minnesota $48,710 -15%
District of Columbia $47,930 -16%
West Virginia $47,630 -17%
Rhode Island $44,680 -22%
Nebraska $43,620 -24%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in California?

The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in California is $60,930 per year. The median (middle) salary is $57,260 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in California?

Entry-level substitute teachers, short-terms (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $37,900 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $48,650 per year.

What is the highest Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $76,860 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $65,810 per year.

How does the California Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary compare to the national average?

The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in California is $57,260, which is +49% above national average of $38,470.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes