How much does a substitute teacher make in Ohio?
$37,150a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Ohio. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,096 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.86
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,480Median: $37,150Highest 10%: $47,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,480 | $13.69 | |
| 25th | $31,920 | $15.35 | |
| Median | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| 75th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| 90th | $47,470 | $22.82 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $48,270 |
| Weirton, WV | $46,610 |
| Wheeling, WV | $44,880 |
| Columbus, OH | $37,940 |
| Dayton, OH | $34,980 |
| Sandusky, OH | $34,440 |
| Canton, OH | $34,420 |
| Springfield, OH | $34,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,130 |
| Cleveland, OH | $34,080 |
| Lima, OH | $33,730 |
| Akron, OH | $33,610 |
| Youngstown, OH | $32,990 |
| Toledo, OH | $32,350 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 24. Nebraska | $37,690 |
| 25. Maine | $37,440 |
| 26. Iowa | $37,230 |
| 27. Ohio | $37,150 |
| 28. Florida | $37,080 |
| 29. Wyoming | $36,990 |
| 30. Delaware | $36,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.86 ($37,150 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $37,150 against $41,670 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Ohio rank for substitute teacher pay?
Ohio ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in Ohio pays substitute teachers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $48,270 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.