How much does a substitute teacher make in Syracuse?
$43,070a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $20.71 an hour or $3,589 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.71
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,920Median: $43,070Highest 10%: $51,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,920 | $16.31 | |
| 25th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $43,070 | $20.71 | |
| 75th | $47,910 | $23.03 | |
| 90th | $51,670 | $24.84 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| New York, NY | $45,220 |
| Kingston, NY | $43,490 |
| Buffalo, NY | $42,740 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $42,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,280 |
| 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 Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $123,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $103,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $103,100 |
| Business Teacher | $102,500 |
| History Teacher | $98,720 |
| Area | $98,490 |
| Physics Teacher | $95,980 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,260 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $93,470 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $90,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $20.71 ($43,070 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $43,070 against $41,670 nationally, 3% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $43,490, so Syracuse pays 1% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for substitute teacher pay?
91 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,670 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.