How much does a substitute teacher make in San Jose?
$72,330a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $34.77 an hour or $6,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.77
- Vs. national median
- +74%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 3,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,520Median: $72,330Highest 10%: $79,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| 25th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| Median | $72,330 | $34.77 | |
| 75th | $75,480 | $36.29 | |
| 90th | $79,000 | $37.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Napa, CA | $76,520 |
| 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 |
| 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 Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $164,100 |
| Business Teacher | $160,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $154,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $150,400 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $150,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $131,100 |
| History Teacher | $127,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $126,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $125,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $123,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $34.77 ($72,330 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $72,330 against $41,670 nationally, 74% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $60,300, so San Jose pays 20% more.
Where does San Jose rank for substitute teacher pay?
3 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,000 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.