Substitute Teachers Salary in Ohio
Substitute Teachers in Ohio earn a median of $37,150 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,140
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,480; the top 10% earn over $47,470. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,570 median in Ohio
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,370 median in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,590 median in Ohio
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800 median in Ohio
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76,180 median in Ohio
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,090 median in Ohio
Substitute Teachers pay in Ohio
How much do substitute teachers make in Ohio?
The median is $37,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,480 and the top 10% earn over $47,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (−11% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.