SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Johnson City
Johnson City, TN · 8 metro areas compared
At $25,520, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, 38.8% beneath the national figure of $41,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $25,520, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term, 38.8% beneath the national figure of $41,670. Pay ranges from under $22,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,520 to $25,520.
Employment stands at 170, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Clarksville records the highest median at $34,280. Of the 287 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 281st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,170 | −46.8% |
| 25th | $25,520 | −38.8% |
| Median (50th) | $25,520 | −38.8% |
| 75th | $25,520 | −38.8% |
| 90th | $37,550 | −9.9% |
| Mean | $27,410 | −34.2% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarksville | $34,280 | 490 | |
| 2 | Memphis | $31,930 | 1,270 | |
| 3 | Nashville | $30,820 | 3,260 | |
| 4 | Kingsport | $30,760 | 350 | |
| 5 | Chattanooga | $29,500 | 280 | |
| 6 | Cleveland | $26,590 | 220 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $23,400 | 100 | |
| 8 | Knoxville | $21,520 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Johnson City run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $25,520 goes as far as $27,769 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$25,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,769US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,520 a year, 38.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,170 to $37,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 170 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Clarksville, at $34,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Johnson City, TN?
The median annual wage is $25,520, or $12.27 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 Johnson City, TN is 38.8% 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 Johnson City, TN earns more than $37,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,170 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 Clarksville, at $34,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 170 jobs in this occupation in Johnson City, TN. 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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