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Substitute Teacher Overtime Lawsuits: Wage & Hour Laws

Substitute Teacher Overtime Lawsuits: Wage & Hour Laws

Commonly asked overtime pay law questions about Substitute Teachers:

What is a Substitute Teacher?

Substitute Teachers assist in the education of others when the permanent teacher is unavailable.

What is the Salary Range for a Substitute Teacher?

Depending on the work setting and state where Substitute Teachers are employed, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) noted that in 2016, Substitute Teachers made between $18,000 and $47,000, with the average annual salary being approximately $32,000.

How Many Substitute Teachers Are Nationally Employed?

According to the United States Department of Labor, employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation are as follows:

Employment Employment RSE* Mean Hourly Wage Mean Annual Wage Wage RSE
611,310 1.4% $15.15 $31,510 1.2%

*RSE: The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.

According to the United States Department of Labor, the percentile wage estimates for a Substitute Teacher is as follows:

Percentile 10% 25% 50% (Median) 75% 90%
Hourly Wage $9.04 $10.72 $13.59 $17.84 $22.68

Where Are Most Substitute Teachers Employed?

According to the United States Department of Labor, states with the highest employment level in this occupation are as follows:

State Employment Employment Per Thousand Jobs Location Quotient Hourly Mean Wage Annual Mean Wage
California 106,790 6.40 1.49 $19.67 $40,920
Texas 69,500 5.84 1.36 $11.53 $23,990
New York 37,370 4.06 0.95 $18.57 $38,630
Virginia 27,870 7.35 1.71 $N/A $N/A
Michigan 23,450 5.48 1.28 $13.34 $27,750

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What are the Laws for Substitute Teacher Overtime Pay?

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Substitute Teachers are often entitled to overtime pay for all hours worked over 40 in one week. If an employer denies a Substitute Teacher overtime wages, it could give rise to an overtime pay lawsuit.

There are strict time limitations for filing a claim so it is important that you discuss your case in a timely manner. If you wait too long, you may lose your ability to recover some or all of your back pay. An experienced Substitute Teacher overtime pay attorney can determine whether you are entitled to overtime wages based upon your job description, job duties, rate of pay, and number of hours worked.

Some states have their own overtime pay laws that may be slightly different from the FLSA with respect to overtime pay for Substitute Teachers. There are strict time deadlines for filing lawsuits so it is essential that you contact an attorney immediately.

Are Substitute Teachers Entitled to Overtime Pay?

Because Substitute Teachers fill in and perform a permanent teacher’s duties when he/she is unavailable, their schedules may require them to work far more than 40 hours in a workweek. Many of them are not paid overtime for these excess hours as required under the FLSA. The employer’s failure to pay required overtime to a Substitute Teacher can result in a lawsuit for overtime pay.

To determine whether you are eligible for filing a wage claim, contact our experienced Substitute Teacher Overtime Pay Lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a Free Consultation to discuss your case or complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review Form on this page.

We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. If you are owed unpaid wages, we will represent you under our No Fee Promise, which means there are never any legal fees or costs unless you receive a settlement.

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