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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in California

In California, substitute teachers, short-term earn a median of $57,260 per year.

Median (California)
$57,260
Bottom 10%
$37,900
Top 10%
$76,860
Employed in California
103,210

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, substitute teachers, short-term earn a median of $57,260 — 49% above the national median of $38,470. Locally the range runs $37,900 to $76,860. About 103,210 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #1 of 50 states for substitute teachers, short-term pay — roughly the 100th percentile among states. That is the highest median of any state with released data. State employment of about 103,210 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$38,470
US bottom 10%
$26,240
US top 10%
$63,460

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning

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