Substitute Coordinator Salary in the United States

How much does a Substitute Coordinator make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Substitute Coordinator in the United States is $42,626 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,944
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,063 to $46,980
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,908
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Substitute Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $46,980 $3,915 $903 $23
Average $42,626 $3,552 $820 $20
25th Percentile $38,063 $3,172 $732 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Substitute Coordinator Salaries

A Substitute Coordinator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Substitute Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Substitute Coordinator'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): $42,182
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,082
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,031
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $45,240
  • Expert (over 8 years): $45,379
Levels Salary
Entry Level Substitute Coordinator$42,182
Intermediate Level Substitute Coordinator$43,082
Senior Level Substitute Coordinator$45,031
Specialist Level Substitute Coordinator$45,240
Expert Level Substitute Coordinator$45,379
$42,182 0 yr
$43,082 < 2 yrs
$45,031 2-4 yrs
$45,240 5-8 yrs
$45,379 > 8 yrs
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How Do Substitute Coordinator 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 Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $47,196.
  • California: $47,016.
  • Massachusetts: $46,390.

Top Paying Cities for Substitute Coordinators

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:

  • San Jose: $53,764
  • San Francisco: $53,236
  • Oakland: $52,055

What Skills Can Increase a Substitute Coordinator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.41% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 6.09% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 2.38% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Customer Service 8.41%
CPR 6.09%
Front Office 2.38%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Substitute Coordinator's salary.
  • Clinical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Support
 $46,462
9%
Clinical Care
 $45,184
6%
Leadership
 $44,757
5%
Presentation
 $43,905
3%
Collaboration
 $43,479
2%
HIPAA
 $43,479
2%
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How Education impacts a Substitute Coordinator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Substitute Coordinators enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Substitute Coordinator with a Associate's Degree is between $45,040 and $47,788).

Substitute Coordinator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Substitute Coordinator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 78.4%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 5.9%
Masters 0.4%
Doctorate 0.2%
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Substitute Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Substitute Coordinator'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.

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$38,063
Average $42,626/year
$46,980
$3,172
Average $3,552/month
$3,915
$732
Average $820/week
$903
$18
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$23
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $46,980 $3,915 $903 $23
Average $42,626 $3,552 $820 $20
25th Percentile $38,063 $3,172 $732 $18

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Salary Trends for Substitute Coordinator

Salaries for a Substitute Coordinator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,011 in 2023 to around $45,785 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Substitute Coordinator salary trends, .

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