How much does a substitute teacher make in Miami?
$54,050a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $25.99 an hour or $4,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.99
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 7,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,060Median: $54,050Highest 10%: $60,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,060 | $16.38 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $54,050 | $25.99 | |
| 75th | $60,520 | $29.10 | |
| 90th | $60,520 | $29.10 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Naples, FL | $44,690 |
| North Port, FL | $40,000 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,690 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $37,650 |
| Deltona, FL | $36,890 |
| Sebring, FL | $36,750 |
| Ocala, FL | $36,540 |
| Tampa, FL | $36,100 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,040 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $34,480 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $34,410 |
| Pensacola, FL | $33,840 |
| Panama City, FL | $31,470 |
| Crestview, FL | $31,200 |
| Gainesville, FL | $29,890 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29,280 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $131,000 |
| Law Teacher | $130,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,000 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $100,100 |
| Political Science Teacher | $91,670 |
| Atmospheric | $89,900 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $86,030 |
| Business Teacher | $81,050 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $81,010 |
| Physics Teacher | $80,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $25.99 ($54,050 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $54,050 against $41,670 nationally, 30% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $37,080, so Miami pays 46% more.
Where does Miami rank for substitute teacher pay?
44 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,520 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.