Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford

In Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $18.77 an hour ($39,050 a year). About 2,000 people work in this job there.

$18.77Median hourly pay
$36,620–$47,570Middle half of workers, yearly
2,000People in this job in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). It is 2% higher than the Connecticut median ($38,460).

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.89$35,130
25% of workers$17.61$36,620
Half of workers (median)$18.77$39,050
75% of workers$22.87$47,570
90% of workers$35.23$73,270

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$43,1801,100
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$39,340670
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (this page)$39,0502,000
New Haven$37,4501,160
Waterbury-Shelton$37,150610

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford (CT)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,800
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,710
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$96,030
Tutors$51,430
Self-Enrichment Teachers$50,330

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.