SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term reaches $54,890 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term reaches $54,890 a year. That is 31.7% more than the national median of $41,670. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,470 and $56,210. The lowest tenth earn under $43,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $71,210.
Employment stands at 8,670, or 18.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Napa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 308th of 527 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,500 | +4.4% |
| 25th | $46,470 | +11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $54,890 | +31.7% |
| 75th | $56,210 | +34.9% |
| 90th | $71,210 | +70.9% |
| Mean | $72,220 | +73.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Napa | $76,520 | 300 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $72,330 | 3,800 | |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $66,480 | 5,390 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $66,000 | 700 | |
| 5 | Stockton | $65,190 | 3,060 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $63,970 | 1,220 | |
| 7 | Modesto | $63,440 | 1,990 | |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $62,310 | 610 | |
| 9 | Oxnard | $62,260 | 2,100 | |
| 10 | Yuba City | $61,710 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $54,890 buys what $49,584 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,584US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,890 a year, 31.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,500 to $71,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 8,670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Napa, at $76,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $54,890, or $26.39 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 Fresno, CA is 31.7% higher. 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 Fresno, CA earns more than $71,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,500 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 Napa, at $76,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 8,670 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. 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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