How much does a substitute teacher make in Pittsburgh?
$41,820a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $20.11 an hour or $3,485 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,860Median: $41,820Highest 10%: $55,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 25th | $30,420 | $14.63 | |
| Median | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| 75th | $43,030 | $20.69 | |
| 90th | $55,470 | $26.67 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Erie, PA | $49,580 |
| Reading, PA | $46,310 |
| Lebanon, PA | $45,760 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,680 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $43,350 |
| York, PA | $43,110 |
| Altoona, PA | $42,060 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $38,420 |
| Scranton, PA | $37,260 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $121,800 |
| Law Teacher | $121,300 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $101,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $100,900 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $100,000 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $98,960 |
| History Teacher | $98,850 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $96,840 |
| Sociology Teacher | $95,440 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $20.11 ($41,820 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $41,820 against $41,670 nationally, 0% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $44,870, so Pittsburgh pays 7% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for substitute teacher pay?
102 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,470 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.