Substitute Teachers Salary in Pennsylvania
Substitute Teachers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $44,870 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,870
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 22,360
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,470; the top 10% earn over $63,930. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,430 median in Pennsylvania
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,060 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$77,040 median in Pennsylvania
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,800 median in Pennsylvania
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,000 median in Pennsylvania
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,930 median in Pennsylvania
Substitute Teachers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do substitute teachers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $44,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,470 and the top 10% earn over $63,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.