Substitute Teacher Salary in New York, NY
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The median substitute teacher in the New York area earns $45,220 a year, 9% above the U.S. median ($41,670) and 4% above the New York State median ($43,490). Half of the 26,760 substitute teachers there earn between $38,500 and $49,400.
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,570 | $35,090 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $38,500 | $37,650 | $34,170 |
| Median | $45,220 | $43,490 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $49,400 | $49,400 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $59,940 | $60,010 | $65,790 |
| Average | $48,730 | $47,760 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 26,760 | 36,090 | 524,770 |
New York, NY ranks 17th 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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Check my paySubstitute teacher pay in other cities
- Buffalo, NY: $42,740
- 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
- Sacramento, CA: $59,780
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Similar jobs in New York, NY
- Teaching Assistant: $38,890
- Elementary School Teacher: $96,900
- High School Teacher: $100,800
- Middle School Teacher: $96,500
- Preschool Teacher: $50,230
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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.