Substitute Teachers Salary in District of Columbia
Substitute Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $49,790 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,450; the top 10% earn over $51,090. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$81,500 median in District of Columbia
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$96,580 median in District of Columbia
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79,170 median in District of Columbia
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,750 median in District of Columbia
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$99,670 median in District of Columbia
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,900 median in District of Columbia
Substitute Teachers pay in District of Columbia
How much do substitute teachers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $49,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,450 and the top 10% earn over $51,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 50 (+19% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.