average pay for substitute teachers
The salary of a substitute teacher may vary due to the irregularity in work schedules. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2015, the middle half of substitute teachers earned between $21,000 and $35,120 (www.bls.gov). The average salary was $29,630, per the bureau.
State license, teaching certification and/or permit is required depending on location. Job Growth (2014-2024) 6% (for all kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers)*; 6% (for all high school teachers)*. Average Salary (2015) $29,630 (for all substitute teachers)*.