Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Virginia
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Virginia earn an average of $40,900 a year. That is $5,520 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $46,420. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $45,420.
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Average pay for substitute teachers, short-term by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,420 | $22.32 |
| Virginia | $40,900 | $19.66 |
| West Virginia | $54,010 | $25.97 |
| District of Columbia | $49,550 | $23.82 |
| Maryland | $44,000 | $21.16 |
| Kentucky | $37,430 | $17.99 |
| North Carolina | $35,220 | $16.93 |
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Questions and answers
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make in Virginia?
The average is $40,900 a year, and the median is $39,020. That is $5,520 (12%) less than the U.S. average of $46,420.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$19.66 an hour on average; the median is $18.76.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($45,420), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($44,230). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Harrisonburg, VA ($29,560).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #24 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.