The median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Modesto, CA is $58,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,220.
Pay spans roughly $37,590 at the 10th percentile to $66,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.09 per hour. An estimated 1,780 people work as substitute teachers, short-term in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $58,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,220 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.09 |
| 10th percentile | $37,590 |
| 90th percentile | $66,760 |
| Employment | 1,780 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.