Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Substitute Teachers, Short-Term does

Fill in for absent teachers on a temporary basis, delivering lessons and maintaining classroom management for students across various grade levels and subjects.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~5 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr
• Self-Enrichment Teachers — $46,800/yr