Substitute Teacher Salary in Washington, DC
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The median substitute teacher in the Washington area earns $46,470 a year, 12% above the U.S. median ($41,670). Half of the 15,060 substitute teachers there earn between $41,670 and $47,540.
Median $46,470
10th: $35,62090th: $53,540
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,620 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $41,670 | $34,170 |
| Median | $46,470 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $47,540 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $53,540 | $65,790 |
| Average | $45,420 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 15,060 | 524,770 |
Washington, DC ranks 12th 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
- 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
- Los Angeles, CA: $57,210
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Similar jobs in Washington, DC
- Teaching Assistant: $46,200
- Elementary School Teacher: $79,470
- High School Teacher: $80,300
- Middle School Teacher: $77,350
- Preschool Teacher: $44,660
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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.