Substitute Teachers Salary in New York
Substitute Teachers in New York earn a median of $43,490 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 36,090
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,090; the top 10% earn over $60,010. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,630 median in New York
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$85,760 median in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$93,820 median in New York
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,070 median in New York
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$89,310 median in New York
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,840 median in New York
Substitute Teachers pay in New York
How much do substitute teachers make in New York?
The median is $43,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,090 and the top 10% earn over $60,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 50 (+4% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.