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Substitute teacher salary in Ohio

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$37,150median pay per year in Ohio, or $17.86 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $28,480lowest 10% earn less
  2. $31,92025th percentile
  3. $37,150median
  4. $43,08075th percentile
  5. $47,470top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $41,670[3]

The median pay for substitute teachers in Ohio was $37,150 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,520 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
9,140[4]
Rank by median pay
27 of 50[5]
Compared with US median
−10.8%[6]

How much do substitute teachers make in Ohio?

Substitute teachers in Ohio had a median wage of $37,150 a year, or $17.86 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a little higher at $37,830 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for this job was $41,670[3]. Ohio was $4,520, or 10.8%, below that[6]. Ohio ranked 27th of the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Next to all jobs in the state, which had a median of $49,380[8], substitute teachers were $12,230 lower[9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $28,480[2]. At the high end, the top 10% earned more than $47,470[2]. Among metro areas, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH had the highest median at $48,270[10]. Columbus had 3,390 jobs, with a median of $37,940[11].

These figures cover people paid a wage or salary. They leave out the self-employed and do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for substitute teachers in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$37,150[1]$41,670[3]
Median per hour$17.86[1]$20.03[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$28,480[2]$28,560[13]
Top 10% earn more than$47,470[2]$65,790[13]
Jobs9,140[4]524,770[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for substitute teachers, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Columbus, OH[11]$37,9403,390
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$48,270860
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$34,130810
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$34,980700
Cleveland, OH$34,080530
Toledo, OH$32,350290
Canton-Massillon, OH$34,420270
Akron, OH$33,610250

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for substitute teachers in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
West Virginia[14]$49,0204,840
Pennsylvania$44,87022,360
Michigan$39,5003,600
Indiana$36,3609,920
Kentucky$29,730320

Median pay for substitute teachers in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for substitute teachers are projected to grow 2% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: bachelor's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substitute teacher make in Ohio?
The median was $37,150 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $37,830[7].
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $17.86 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $13.69 an hour and the 90th was $22.82[17].
Which city in Ohio pays substitute teachers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH had the highest median among Ohio metro areas at $48,270[10]. Columbus had 3,390 jobs, with a median of $37,940[11].
Is Ohio a good state for substitute teachers?
Ohio had the 27th highest median wage of the 49 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $4,520 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a substitute teacher in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is a Bachelor's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio was $37,150 per year and $17.86 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio: 10th percentile $28,480, 25th percentile $31,920, 75th percentile $43,080, 90th percentile $47,470. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in the US as a whole was $41,670 per year and $20.03 per hour, with about 524,770 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 9,140 people worked as Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 27th highest median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term out of the 49 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio ($37,150) was $4,520 (10.8%) lower than the US median ($41,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio was $37,830 per year and $18.19 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio was $12,230 lower than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH had the highest median annual wage, $48,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in the US: 10th percentile $28,560, 25th percentile $34,170, 75th percentile $54,890, 90th percentile $65,790. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in states that border Ohio (highest first): West Virginia $49,020; Pennsylvania $44,870; Michigan $39,500; Indiana $36,360; Kentucky $29,730. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Substitute Teachers, Short-Term is projected to grow 2% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 65,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Substitute Teachers, Short-Term: education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ohio: 10th percentile $13.69, 25th percentile $15.35, 75th percentile $20.71, 90th percentile $22.82. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.