How much does a substitute teacher make in Rochester?
$42,280a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $20.33 an hour or $3,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 3,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,730Median: $42,280Highest 10%: $61,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,730 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $42,280 | $20.33 | |
| 75th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| New York, NY | $45,220 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,490 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $42,740 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,470 |
| 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 Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $121,700 |
| Business Teacher | $102,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $99,050 |
| Physics Teacher | $98,690 |
| Political Science Teacher | $96,960 |
| History Teacher | $87,420 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $86,590 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $82,830 |
| Sociology Teacher | $82,070 |
| Psychology Teacher | $81,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $20.33 ($42,280 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $42,280 against $41,670 nationally, 1% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,490, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for substitute teacher pay?
97 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,190 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.