Occupation ยท SOC 25-3031
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of substitute teachers, short-term has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 481,300 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $38,470 ($18.50 an hour).
US employment
481,300
Median annual wage
$38,470
Mean annual wage
$44,930
Median hourly wage
$18.50
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors | $59,950 | $21,480 (+55.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $61,430 | $22,960 (+59.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,340 | $23,870 (+62.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $64,580 | $26,110 (+67.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $62,970 | $24,500 (+63.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | $62,190 | $23,720 (+61.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California103,210
- 2. Texas40,930
- 3. New York32,910
- 4. Virginia23,070
- 5. North Carolina21,690
- 6. Florida17,330
- 7. Pennsylvania14,470
- 8. Illinois14,330
- 9. Washington13,890
- 10. New Jersey13,790
States that pay the most
- 1. California$57,260
- 2. Oregon$55,540
- 3. Washington$54,880
- 4. Hawaii$50,070
- 5. Minnesota$48,710
- 6. District of Columbia$47,930
- 7. West Virginia$47,630
- 8. Rhode Island$44,680
- 9. Nebraska$43,620
- 10. Alaska$42,340
Median annual wage. Based on 50 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondaryn/a
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeleworkable
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationTeleworkable
- Self-Enrichment TeachersTeleworkable
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolTeleworkable
- Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeleworkable
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