Substitute Teachers Salary in Arizona
Substitute Teachers in Arizona earn a median of $38,500 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,170; the top 10% earn over $50,290. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52,830 median in Arizona
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,590 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62,130 median in Arizona
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,360 median in Arizona
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,300 median in Arizona
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,710 median in Arizona
Substitute Teachers pay in Arizona
How much do substitute teachers make in Arizona?
The median is $38,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,170 and the top 10% earn over $50,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 50 (−8% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.