Substitute Teacher Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median substitute teacher in the Columbus area earns $37,940 a year, 9% below the U.S. median ($41,670) and 2% above the Ohio median ($37,150). Half of the 3,390 substitute teachers there earn between $37,240 and $47,470.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,970 | $28,480 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $37,240 | $31,920 | $34,170 |
| Median | $37,940 | $37,150 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $47,470 | $43,080 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $47,470 | $47,470 | $65,790 |
| Average | $40,980 | $37,830 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 3,390 | 9,140 | 524,770 |
Columbus, OH ranks 27th for substitute teacher pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($72,330).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $34,130
- Cleveland, OH: $34,080
- San Jose, CA: $72,330
- Portland, OR: $61,190
- San Francisco, CA: $60,790
- Riverside, CA: $60,780
- Seattle, WA: $60,070
- San Diego, CA: $59,860
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Teaching Assistant: $35,900
- Elementary School Teacher: $78,150
- High School Teacher: $81,400
- Middle School Teacher: $64,410
- Preschool Teacher: $35,370
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.