How much does a substitute teacher make in New York?
$45,220a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.74
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 70 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 26,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,570Median: $45,220Highest 10%: $59,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 25th | $38,500 | $18.51 | |
| Median | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| 75th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $59,940 | $28.82 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $21.74 ($45,220 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $45,220 against $41,670 nationally, 9% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,490, so New York pays 4% more.
Where does New York rank for substitute teacher pay?
70 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,940 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.