How much does a substitute teacher make in Phoenix?
$41,590a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 3,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,100Median: $41,590Highest 10%: $51,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,100 | $15.43 | |
| 25th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| Median | $41,590 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $42,040 | $20.21 | |
| 90th | $51,470 | $24.75 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,010 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,890 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $35,980 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $34,850 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,200 |
| Yuma, AZ | $31,740 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Curator | $84,150 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $20.00 ($41,590 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $41,590 against $41,670 nationally, 0% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $38,500, so Phoenix pays 8% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for substitute teacher pay?
106 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,470 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.