Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $23.94 an hour ($49,790 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($41,670). District of Columbia ranks 7th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.33 | $46,450 |
| 25% of workers | $23.94 | $49,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.94 | $49,790 |
| 75% of workers | $23.94 | $49,790 |
| 90% of workers | $24.56 | $51,090 |
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $46,470 | 15,060 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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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