Substitute Teachers Salary in Washington
Substitute Teachers in Washington earn a median of $55,740 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 14,820
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,790; the top 10% earn over $67,700. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$99,960 median in Washington
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,350 median in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$99,520 median in Washington
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,670 median in Washington
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,120 median in Washington
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,140 median in Washington
Substitute Teachers pay in Washington
How much do substitute teachers make in Washington?
The median is $55,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,790 and the top 10% earn over $67,700. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+34% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.