How much does a substitute teacher make in Anchorage?
$78,840a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $37.90 an hour or $6,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.90
- Vs. national median
- +89%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $78,840Highest 10%: $132,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $61,870 | $29.75 | |
| Median | $78,840 | $37.90 | |
| 75th | $95,330 | $45.83 | |
| 90th | $132,500 | $63.72 |
Other cities in Alaska
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Anchorage
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $168,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $85,530 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $83,910 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $83,780 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $82,110 |
| Special Education Teacher | $81,140 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,390 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $79,650 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,270 |
| Middle School Teacher | $78,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $37.90 ($78,840 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $78,840 against $41,670 nationally, 89% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $66,920, so Anchorage pays 18% more.
Where does Anchorage rank for substitute teacher pay?
1 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.