How much does a substitute teacher make in Sacramento?
$59,780a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 6,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $59,780Highest 10%: $76,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $49,910 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| 75th | $68,280 | $32.83 | |
| 90th | $76,390 | $36.73 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Napa, CA | $76,520 |
| San Jose, CA | $72,330 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $66,480 |
| Vallejo, CA | $66,000 |
| Stockton, CA | $65,190 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,440 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,310 |
| Oxnard, CA | $62,260 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,710 |
| Hanford, CA | $61,590 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,290 |
| Chico, CA | $61,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $60,790 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,780 |
| Merced, CA | $60,770 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,860 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $58,620 |
| Redding, CA | $57,460 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,210 |
| Visalia, CA | $56,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,890 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,420 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $28.74 ($59,780 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $59,780 against $41,670 nationally, 43% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for substitute teacher pay?
27 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,390 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.