Highest-Paying States for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Alaska$66,920
2. 2California$60,300
3. 3Hawaii$58,530
4. 4Oregon$58,280
5. 5Washington$55,740
6. 6Minnesota$50,390
7. 7District of Columbia$49,790
8. 8West Virginia$49,020
9. 9Maryland$46,470
10. 10Rhode Island$45,590
11. 11Pennsylvania$44,870
12. 12Wisconsin$43,950
13. 13New Jersey$43,780
14. 14New York$43,490
15. 15North Dakota$42,570