How much does a substitute teacher make in San Francisco?
$60,790a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,066 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- +46%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 10,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,410Median: $60,790Highest 10%: $84,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,410 | $19.43 | |
| 25th | $46,870 | $22.53 | |
| Median | $60,790 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $75,010 | $36.06 | |
| 90th | $84,700 | $40.72 |
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 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,780 |
| Merced, CA | $60,770 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $59,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $59,780 |
| 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 San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $29.23 ($60,790 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $60,790 against $41,670 nationally, 46% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so San Francisco pays 1% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for substitute teacher pay?
20 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,700 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.