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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Arizona
Ranked #22 of 50 · AZ
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of substitute teachers, short-terms in Arizona earn between $31,170 and $50,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in Arizona is $41,780, about 10% below the U.S. average ($46,420). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arizona
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $41,590 | $43,250 | 3,220 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $39,010 | $39,730 | 60 |
| Tucson, AZ | $37,890 | $38,390 | 450 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $36,730 | $40,690 | 400 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $35,980 | $38,200 | 90 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | $34,850 | $37,730 | 150 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | $34,200 | $38,820 | 60 |
| Yuma, AZ | $31,740 | $35,940 | 260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make in Arizona?
The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in Arizona is $38,500 per year (mean $41,780), and about 80% earn between $31,170 and $50,290.
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make per hour in Arizona?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Arizona a high-paying state for substitute teachers, short-term?
Arizona ranks #22 of 50 states for substitute teachers, short-term pay. Its mean salary of $41,780 is about 10% below the U.S. average of $46,420.
Which metro areas in Arizona pay substitute teachers, short-term the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Arizona for substitute teachers, short-term are Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($41,590), Flagstaff, AZ ($39,010), Tucson, AZ ($37,890), by median annual wage.