How much does a substitute teacher make in Fresno?
$54,890a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $26.39 an hour or $4,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.39
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 8,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,500Median: $54,890Highest 10%: $71,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,500 | $20.91 | |
| 25th | $46,470 | $22.34 | |
| Median | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| 75th | $56,210 | $27.02 | |
| 90th | $71,210 | $34.24 |
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 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,420 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Foreign Language and Literature Teacher | $167,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $144,200 |
| Business Teacher | $138,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $138,400 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $137,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $137,700 |
| Communications Teacher | $136,700 |
| Art | $136,000 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $135,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $26.39 ($54,890 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $54,890 against $41,670 nationally, 32% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so Fresno pays 9% less.
Where does Fresno rank for substitute teacher pay?
41 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,210 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.