Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell

In Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $18.91 an hour ($39,340 a year). About 12,070 people work in this job there.

$18.91Median hourly pay

$33,870–$39,890Middle half of workers, yearly

12,070People in this job in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). It is about the same as the Georgia median ($38,870).

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$10.00	$20,800
25% of workers	$16.28	$33,870
Half of workers (median)	$18.91	$39,340
75% of workers	$19.18	$39,890
90% of workers	$22.07	$45,900

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Warner Robins	$43,030	460
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (this page)	$39,340	12,070
Gainesville	$37,110	230
Savannah	$34,170	280
Athens-Clarke County	$32,350	290
Brunswick-St. Simons	$31,370	180
Albany	$27,410	140
Augusta-Richmond County	$24,800	360
Columbus	$23,670	110
Macon-Bibb County	$23,350	110
Valdosta	$22,340	0
Hinesville	$22,030	100

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell (GA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$76,570
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,210
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$75,490
Tutors	$48,180
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$75,690
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$77,180
Teachers and Instructors, All Other	$58,870
Self-Enrichment Teachers	$55,490

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.