How much does a substitute teacher make in Los Angeles?
$57,210a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 35,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,090Median: $57,210Highest 10%: $80,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| 25th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| Median | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| 90th | $80,680 | $38.79 |
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 |
| Visalia, CA | $56,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,890 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,420 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $27.50 ($57,210 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $57,210 against $41,670 nationally, 37% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for substitute teacher pay?
34 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,680 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.