Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $19.99 an hour ($41,590 a year). About 3,220 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($41,670). It is 8% higher than the Arizona median ($38,500).
Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.44 | $32,100 |
| 25% of workers | $17.09 | $35,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.99 | $41,590 |
| 75% of workers | $20.21 | $42,040 |
| 90% of workers | $24.75 | $51,470 |
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $41,590 | 3,220 |
| Flagstaff | $39,010 | 60 |
| Tucson | $37,890 | 450 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $35,980 | 90 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $34,850 | 150 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $34,200 | 60 |
| Yuma | $31,740 | 260 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
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