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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

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Home › Educational Instruction and Library › Substitute Teachers, Short-Term › North Dakota
Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, North Dakota
$44,500 / year
≈ $3,700 per month · $21.39 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for North Dakota · median $44,000
25th percentile
$37,000Average
$44,50075th percentile
$47,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary by state
Alabama$26,500
Alaska$75,500
Arizona$43,000
Arkansas$40,500
California$65,000
Connecticut$47,000
Delaware$41,500
District of Columbia$51,500
Florida$43,000
Georgia$37,500
Hawaii$56,500
Idaho$37,500
Illinois$45,000
Indiana$41,000
Iowa$40,500
Kansas$38,500
Kentucky$38,500
Louisiana$34,000
Maine$41,000
Maryland$45,500
Massachusetts$47,500
Michigan$46,000
Minnesota$56,000
Mississippi$26,500
Missouri$40,500
Montana$31,000
Nebraska$53,500
Nevada$32,500
New Hampshire$40,000
New Jersey$46,000
New Mexico$38,000
New York$49,500
North Carolina$36,500
North Dakota$44,500
Ohio$39,000
Oklahoma$29,500
Oregon$63,000
Pennsylvania$46,500
Rhode Island$50,500
South Carolina$41,500
South Dakota$30,000
Tennessee$33,000
Texas$34,000
Utah$41,500
Vermont$44,000
Virginia$42,500
Washington$58,500
West Virginia$56,000
Wisconsin$49,500
Wyoming$39,500

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.

Base salary
$48,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$4,000
8.3% of base
Total target cash
$52,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles: 25th $2,500 50th $4,000 75th $6,500
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.

Typical entry preparation: Bachelor's Degree and up to 2 years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Substitute Teachers, Short-Terms do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

  • Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Answer students' questions.
  • Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  • Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.

Top skills: Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Monitoring Instructing

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay by experience level
Entry level$29,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$35,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$43,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$57,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$68,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
61,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary by industry
Educational Services

420,230 workers

$49,000

Elementary and Secondary Schools

407,590 workers

$49,000

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

372,830 workers

$49,500

Administrative and Support Services

88,940 workers

$43,500

Employment Services

88,930 workers

$43,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

40,800 workers

$42,500

Social Assistance

10,780 workers

$38,500

Child Care Services

9,390 workers

$38,000

Educational Support Services

9,000 workers

$43,000

Educational Services, State Government Owned

6,610 workers

$59,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status

Core duties

  • Enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom.
  • Answer students' questions.
  • Follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  • Supervise students during activities outside the classroom, such as recess, lunch, and field trips.

FLSA classification (typical)

Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption

Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.

How this role compares

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pays 46% below the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).

Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Library Technician$47,000
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$49,500
Tutor$50,000
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,500
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,500
Self-Enrichment Teacher$56,500
Museum Technicians and Conservators$59,500
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$61,000
Farm and Home Management Educators$63,000
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000
Careers related to Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Tutor$50,000
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$72,000
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$68,000
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$80,000
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,000
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Substitute Teachers, Short-Term make?

The average base salary for a Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in the United States is $48,000 per year, or about $23.08 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $35,500 and $57,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?

The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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