The median annual wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Pennsylvania is $41,600 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,280.
Pay spans roughly $28,800 at the 10th percentile to $61,560 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.00 per hour. An estimated 14,470 people work as substitute teachers, short-term in Pennsylvania.
| Median (annual) | $41,600 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.00 |
| 10th percentile | $28,800 |
| 90th percentile | $61,560 |
| Employment | 14,470 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.