Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Alaska

In Alaska, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $32.17 an hour ($66,920 a year). About 1,420 people work in this job there.

$32.17Median hourly pay

$46,950–$95,330Middle half of workers, yearly

1,420People in this job in Alaska

That is 61% higher than the U.S. median ($41,670). Alaska ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Alaska

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$18.39	$38,250
25% of workers	$22.57	$46,950
Half of workers (median)	$32.17	$66,920
75% of workers	$45.83	$95,330
90% of workers	$63.72	$132,530

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Alaska metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Anchorage	$78,840	330

Alaska unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Alaska

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$79,260
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$79,650
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,940
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$80,580
Tutors	$45,990

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.