Highest paying cities for Substitute Teachers near United States Los Angeles, CA. $172 per day. 217 salaries reported. $166 per day. 116 salaries reported. Phoenix, AZ. $157 per day. 94 salaries reported. Detroit, MI. $148 per day. 61 salaries reported. Las Vegas, NV. $137 per day. 57 salaries reported. Show more nearby cities.