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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $22.34 an hour ($46,470 a year). About 15,060 people work in this job there.

$22.34Median hourly pay
$41,670–$47,540Middle half of workers, yearly
15,060People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($41,670). It is 7% lower than the District of Columbia median ($49,790).

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.12$35,620
25% of workers$20.03$41,670
Half of workers (median)$22.34$46,470
75% of workers$22.86$47,540
90% of workers$25.74$53,540

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$46,47015,060

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)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$79,470
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,300
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,350
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$85,000
Tutors$48,730
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$77,200
Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,760
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$97,920

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.