SOC 25-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — Spokane
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Spokane, WA is $52,000 per year, 24.8% above the national median of $41,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Spokane, WA is $52,000 per year, 24.8% above the national median of $41,670. Half of workers earn between $44,960 and $53,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,560 and the ninetieth at $53,790.
Employment stands at 1,110, or 4.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Longview records the highest median at $61,260. Of the 468 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 323rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,560 | −2.7% |
| 25th | $44,960 | +7.9% |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | +24.8% |
| 75th | $53,790 | +29.1% |
| 90th | $53,790 | +29.1% |
| Mean | $49,420 | +18.6% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview | $61,260 | 230 | |
| 2 | Seattle | $60,070 | 7,220 | |
| 3 | Bremerton | $55,950 | 450 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $55,740 | 600 | |
| 5 | Mount Vernon | $54,350 | 290 | |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $53,610 | 150 | |
| 7 | Yakima | $51,490 | 710 | |
| 8 | Olympia | $48,060 | 280 | |
| 9 | Kennewick | $45,050 | 750 | |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $45,050 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spokane run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $52,000 buys what $48,598 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,598US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,000 a year, 24.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,560 to $53,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Longview, at $61,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Spokane, WA?
The median annual wage is $52,000, or $25.00 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 Spokane, WA is 24.8% 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 Spokane, WA earns more than $53,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,560 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 Longview, at $61,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,110 jobs in this occupation in Spokane, WA. 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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