The median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in New Jersey is $37,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,950.
Pay spans roughly $31,470 at the 10th percentile to $50,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.98 per hour. An estimated 13,790 people work as substitute teachers, short-term in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $37,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.98 |
| 10th percentile | $31,470 |
| 90th percentile | $50,480 |
| Employment | 13,790 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.