How much does a substitute teacher make in Modesto?
$63,440a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Modesto, CA metro area. That is $30.50 an hour or $5,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.50
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,340Median: $63,440Highest 10%: $94,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 25th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| Median | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| 75th | $94,450 | $45.41 | |
| 90th | $94,450 | $45.41 |
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 |
| 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 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,420 |
Related jobs in Modesto
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Adult Basic Education | $129,100 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,900 |
| Teacher and Instructor | $103,900 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $103,800 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $101,900 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,600 |
| Middle School Teacher | $101,300 |
| Special Education Teacher | $101,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $99,870 |
| Special Education Teacher | $98,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Modesto?
The median hourly pay in the Modesto, CA metro area is $30.50 ($63,440 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Modesto than the national average?
Yes: $63,440 against $41,670 nationally, 52% more.
How does Modesto compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so Modesto pays 5% more.
Where does Modesto rank for substitute teacher pay?
8 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,450 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.