How much does a substitute teacher make in New York?
$43,490a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in New York. That is $20.91 an hour or $3,624 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.91
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 36,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,090Median: $43,490Highest 10%: $60,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $37,650 | $18.10 | |
| Median | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 75th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $60,010 | $28.85 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $45,220 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $42,740 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,280 |
| Albany, NY | $39,870 |
| Binghamton, NY | $39,860 |
| Utica, NY | $39,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $38,060 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,820 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,810 |
| Watertown, NY | $37,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 11. Pennsylvania | $44,870 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| 13. New Jersey | $43,780 |
| 14. New York | $43,490 |
| 15. North Dakota | $42,570 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $41,350 |
| 17. Michigan | $39,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.91 ($43,490 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $43,490 against $41,670 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New York rank for substitute teacher pay?
New York ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays substitute teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $45,220 a year.
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.