How much does a substitute teacher make in Atlantic City?
$44,550a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $21.42 an hour or $3,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.42
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $44,550Highest 10%: $51,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 25th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $44,550 | $21.42 | |
| 75th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 90th | $51,470 | $24.75 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,680 |
| New York, NY | $45,220 |
| Trenton, NJ | $39,040 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,540 |
| Vineland, NJ | $37,360 |
Related jobs in Atlantic City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $96,940 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $90,070 |
| Special Education Teacher | $84,760 |
| Middle School Teacher | $82,760 |
| Special Education Teacher | $80,730 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,480 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $79,100 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,700 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $76,720 |
| Special Education Teacher | $76,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Atlantic City?
The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $21.42 ($44,550 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Atlantic City than the national average?
Yes: $44,550 against $41,670 nationally, 7% more.
How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $43,780, so Atlantic City pays 2% more.
Where does Atlantic City rank for substitute teacher pay?
77 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Atlantic City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,470 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.