PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-3031

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $41,600 +8% above national average (national: $38,470)
$42,280Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
14,470Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$41,600
$28,800
10th pct.
$61,560
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,800$13.85
25th percentile$34,390$16.53
50th percentile (median)$41,600$20.00
75th percentile$45,950$22.09
90th percentile (top earners)$61,560$29.60
Mean (average)$42,280$20.33

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $41,600
California $57,260 +38%
Oregon $55,540 +34%
Washington $54,880 +32%
Hawaii $50,070 +20%
Minnesota $48,710 +17%
District of Columbia $47,930 +15%
West Virginia $47,630 +14%
Rhode Island $44,680 +7%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Flight Attendants $41,560 3,740
Tutors $41,560 4,350
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $41,400 3,210
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $41,910 5,840
File Clerks $41,230 2,570
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,010 10,330

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in Pennsylvania is $42,280 per year. The median (middle) salary is $41,600 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level substitute teachers, short-terms (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $28,800 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,390 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $61,560 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $45,950 per year.

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

The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in Pennsylvania is $41,600, which is +8% 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