How much does a substitute teacher make in El Centro?
$54,420a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $26.16 an hour or $4,535 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.16
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,290Median: $54,420Highest 10%: $66,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,290 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $43,890 | $21.10 | |
| Median | $54,420 | $26.16 | |
| 75th | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| 90th | $66,220 | $31.84 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Napa, CA | $76,520 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,330 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,480 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $65,190 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,440 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,260 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,710 |
| Hanford, CA | $61,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,290 |
| Chico, CA | $61,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,780 |
| Merced, CA | $60,770 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,780 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $58,620 |
| Redding, CA | $57,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $56,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,890 |
Related jobs in El Centro
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Kindergarten Teacher | $111,900 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $106,600 |
| Middle School Teacher | $104,100 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $100,400 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $99,440 |
| Special Education Teacher | $99,020 |
| Special Education Teacher | $97,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $86,420 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $77,110 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Worker | $67,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $26.16 ($54,420 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $54,420 against $41,670 nationally, 31% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so El Centro pays 10% less.
Where does El Centro rank for substitute teacher pay?
42 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,220 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.