Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Tennessee
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Tennessee
$26,240
National Median
$38,470
Employment
6,690
Entry Level (10th)
$20,300
Top Earners (90th)
$31,830
How Tennessee Compares
Tennessee pays $12,230 less than the national median for substitute teachers, short-terms.
There are 2.042 substitute teachers, short-term jobs per 1,000 workers in Tennessee (location quotient: 0.65).
Other States for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $57,260 | 103,210 |
| Oregon | $55,540 | 4,260 |
| Washington | $54,880 | 13,890 |
| Hawaii | $50,070 | 1,970 |
| Minnesota | $48,710 | 8,430 |
| District of Columbia | $47,930 | 640 |
| West Virginia | $47,630 | 4,630 |
| Rhode Island | $44,680 | 1,490 |
| Nebraska | $43,620 | 4,370 |
| Alaska | $42,340 | 730 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,600 | 14,470 |
| Wisconsin | $40,500 | 9,780 |
| North Dakota | $40,090 | 490 |
| New York | $39,500 | 32,910 |
| Maryland | $39,490 | 8,060 |
| Connecticut | $38,590 | 5,560 |
| Massachusetts | $38,420 | 7,960 |
| Illinois | $38,330 | 14,330 |
| Georgia | $37,860 | 12,740 |
| Virginia | $37,630 | 23,070 |