How much does a substitute teacher make in Madison?
$43,960a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $21.13 an hour or $3,663 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.13
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $43,960Highest 10%: $62,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $43,960 | $21.13 | |
| 75th | $48,500 | $23.32 | |
| 90th | $62,670 | $30.13 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| La Crosse, WI | $62,400 |
| Green Bay, WI | $52,680 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $50,390 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $46,190 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,790 |
| Racine, WI | $44,420 |
| Kenosha, WI | $44,240 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $39,980 |
| Appleton, WI | $39,010 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $38,830 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,720 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $21.13 ($43,960 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $43,960 against $41,670 nationally, 5% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $43,950, so Madison pays 0% more.
Where does Madison rank for substitute teacher pay?
81 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,670 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.