How much does a substitute teacher make in Dayton?
$34,980a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.82
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,660Median: $34,980Highest 10%: $40,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,660 | $14.26 | |
| 25th | $33,730 | $16.22 | |
| Median | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 75th | $38,960 | $18.73 | |
| 90th | $40,200 | $19.33 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Huntington, WV | $48,270 |
| Weirton, WV | $46,610 |
| Wheeling, WV | $44,880 |
| Columbus, OH | $37,940 |
| Sandusky, OH | $34,440 |
| Canton, OH | $34,420 |
| Springfield, OH | $34,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,130 |
| Cleveland, OH | $34,080 |
| Lima, OH | $33,730 |
| Akron, OH | $33,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $32,990 |
| Toledo, OH | $32,350 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,370 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $81,630 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $80,360 |
| History Teacher | $79,810 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,370 |
| Special Education Teacher | $79,140 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $78,970 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $78,230 |
| Art | $78,140 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $77,730 |
| Business Teacher | $77,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $34,980 against $41,670 nationally, 16% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $37,150, so Dayton pays 6% less.
Where does Dayton rank for substitute teacher pay?
193 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,200 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.