SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Allentown
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ · 10 metro areas compared
At $38,540, median pay for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Allentown, PA tracks the national median of $41,670 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,540, median pay for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Allentown, PA tracks the national median of $41,670 closely. Pay ranges from under $30,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,580 to $47,570.
Employment stands at 690, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Erie records the highest median at $49,580. Of the 516 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 450th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,760 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $35,580 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $38,540 | −7.5% |
| 75th | $47,570 | +14.2% |
| 90th | $54,710 | +31.3% |
| Mean | $41,950 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erie | $49,580 | 400 | |
| 2 | Reading | $46,310 | 1,140 | |
| 3 | Lebanon | $45,760 | 240 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $45,680 | 11,210 | |
| 5 | Harrisburg | $43,350 | 620 | |
| 6 | York | $43,110 | 410 | |
| 7 | Altoona | $42,060 | 70 | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh | $41,820 | 2,230 | |
| 9 | Lancaster | $38,420 | 180 | |
| 10 | Scranton | $37,260 | 740 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Allentown run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $38,540 goes as far as $39,488 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,488US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,540 a year, 7.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,760 to $54,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Erie, at $49,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Allentown, PA?
The median annual wage is $38,540, or $18.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,670, so pay in Allentown, PA is 7.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Allentown, PA earns more than $54,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Erie, at $49,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Allentown, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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