Substitute Teacher Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median substitute teacher in the Pittsburgh area earns $41,820 a year, about the same as the U.S. median ($41,670) and 7% below the Pennsylvania median ($44,870). Half of the 2,230 substitute teachers there earn between $30,420 and $43,030.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,860 | $30,470 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $30,420 | $35,920 | $34,170 |
| Median | $41,820 | $44,870 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $43,030 | $47,710 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $55,470 | $63,930 | $65,790 |
| Average | $40,200 | $44,920 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 2,230 | 22,360 | 524,770 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 21st 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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- Philadelphia, PA: $45,680
- 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 Pittsburgh, PA
- Teaching Assistant: $33,700
- Elementary School Teacher: $76,550
- High School Teacher: $81,350
- Middle School Teacher: $84,800
- Preschool Teacher: $35,650
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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.