What are the main factors that influence a Substitute Teacher's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Substitute Teacher's salary?

A Substitute Teacher's salary grows with experience: starting around $34,210 for beginners, reaching about $35,907 at mid-level, and approach $37,655 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Substitute Teacher?

Substitute Teacher salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Substitute Teacher roles are District of Columbia $39,509, California $39,359, Massachusetts $38,834. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Substitute Teacher roles make?

Salaries for Substitute Teacher level roles vary by specialization: Elementary Substitute Teacher: $60,036; Special Education Substitute Teacher: $53,626; Building Substitute Teacher: $53,058; Long Term Substitute Teacher: $52,178; Permanent Substitute Teacher: $50,243.

Substitute Teacher Salary in Delaware

How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Substitute Teacher in Delaware is $36,137 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Substitute Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,115
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,456 to $39,266
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,105

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Substitute Teacher Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,266	$3,272	$755	$19
Average	$36,137	$3,011	$695	$17
25th Percentile	$32,456	$2,705	$624	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Substitute Teacher Salaries

A Substitute Teacher's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Substitute Teacher Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Substitute Teacher's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,210
Early Career (1-2 years): $34,492
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,907
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $37,057
Expert (over 8 years): $37,655

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Substitute Teacher	$34,210
Intermediate Level Substitute Teacher	$34,492
Senior Level Substitute Teacher	$35,907
Specialist Level Substitute Teacher	$37,057
Expert Level Substitute Teacher	$37,655

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How Do Substitute Teacher Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Substitute Teachers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $39,509.
California: $39,359.
Massachusetts: $38,834.

District of Columbia $39,509 California $39,359 Massachusetts $38,834 Washington $38,692 New Jersey $38,677 Alaska $38,627 Connecticut $38,135 New York $37,935

Hawaii $37,296 Rhode Island $36,997 Maryland $36,793 Minnesota $36,515 Colorado $36,408 Illinois $36,372 Oregon $36,237 Delaware $36,137

New Hampshire $36,074 Virginia $35,933 Pennsylvania $35,523 Nevada $35,316 North Dakota $35,248 Michigan $35,141 Wisconsin $35,102 Vermont $35,023

Texas $34,806 Maine $34,791 Arizona $34,770 Ohio $34,745 Georgia $34,417 Indiana $34,253 Wyoming $34,220 Utah $34,171

Iowa $34,149 Kansas $33,978 Louisiana $33,928 North Carolina $33,910 Missouri $33,903 Florida $33,764 Montana $33,689 Nebraska $33,617

Kentucky $33,578 South Carolina $33,435 Tennessee $33,346 Idaho $33,311 New Mexico $33,050 Oklahoma $32,993 Alabama $32,782 South Dakota $32,429

Arkansas $32,236 West Virginia $32,133 Mississippi $31,823

Top Paying Cities for Substitute Teachers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $37,400
Little Creek: $37,054
Magnolia: $37,207

Lincoln, DE $37,400 Little Creek, DE $37,054 Magnolia, DE $37,207 Milford, DE $37,400 Marydel, DE $36,915 Millsboro, DE $37,400 Millville, DE $37,650 Milton, DE $37,400

Nassau, DE $37,400 Ocean View, DE $37,650 Rehoboth Beach, DE $37,650 Seaford, DE $37,007 Selbyville, DE $37,650 Smyrna, DE $36,872 Viola, DE $37,207 Woodside, DE $37,100

Bear, DE $36,601 Newark, DE $36,615 Claymont, DE $36,643 Delaware City, DE $36,615 Hockessin, DE $36,643 Kirkwood, DE $36,615 Middletown, DE $36,797 Montchanin, DE $36,643

New Castle, DE $36,643 Odessa, DE $36,847 Port Penn, DE $36,515 Rockland, DE $36,643 Saint Georges, DE $36,615 Townsend, DE $36,793 Winterthur, DE $36,643 Lewes, DE $37,400

Wilmington, DE $36,643 Dover, DE $37,036 Dover Afb, DE $37,122 Bethany Beach, DE $37,650 Bethel, DE $37,007 Bridgeville, DE $37,400 Camden Wyoming, DE $37,075 Cheswold, DE $36,950

Clayton, DE $36,857 Dagsboro, DE $37,650 Delmar, DE $37,007 Ellendale, DE $37,400 Felton, DE $37,400 Fenwick Island, DE $37,650 Frankford, DE $37,650 Frederica, DE $37,400

Georgetown, DE $37,400 Greenwood, DE $37,400 Harbeson, DE $37,400 Harrington, DE $37,400 Hartly, DE $36,840 Houston, DE $37,400 Kenton, DE $36,857 Laurel, DE $37,007

Yorklyn, DE $36,643

Substitute Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Substitute Teacher's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$32,456

Average $36,137/year

$39,266

$2,705

Average $3,011/month

$3,272

$624

Average $695/week

$755

$16

Average $17/hour

$19

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$39,266	$3,272	$755	$19
Average	$36,137	$3,011	$695	$17
25th Percentile	$32,456	$2,705	$624	$16

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