How much does a substitute teacher make in Delaware?
$36,510a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Delaware. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,510Highest 10%: $50,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| Median | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $44,030 | $21.17 | |
| 90th | $50,590 | $24.32 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,680 |
| Dover, DE | $37,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 27. Ohio | $37,150 |
| 28. Florida | $37,080 |
| 29. Wyoming | $36,990 |
| 30. Delaware | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,400 |
| 33. Indiana | $36,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $17.55 ($36,510 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $36,510 against $41,670 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Delaware rank for substitute teacher pay?
Delaware ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Delaware pays substitute teachers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $45,680 a year.
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.