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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MississippiMS | 1 mo | $21,120 | See agency | View guide |
| #2 | West VirginiaWV | 1 mo | $47,630 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | WisconsinWI | 1 mo | $40,500 | See agency | View guide |
| #4 | New HampshireNH | 1-3 months | $34,260 | $120 | View guide |
| #5 | NevadaNV | 4 mo | $21,320 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | FloridaFL | 8 mo | $36,400 | See agency | View guide |
| #7 | AlabamaAL | 1 yr | $24,320 | See agency | View guide |
| #8 | New MexicoNM | 1 yr | $37,100 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | ColoradoCO | 1.2 yr | $38,470 | See agency | View guide |
| #10 | IndianaIN | 1.3 yr | $36,830 | See agency | View guide |
| #11 | HawaiiHI | 2 years | $50,070 | Renewal every 2 years: $36 | View guide |
| #12 | NebraskaNE | 3 yr | $43,620 | for nonpublicAdditional Endorsement: $55.00 | View guide |
| #13 | WyomingWY | 1-5 years | $36,190 | See agency | View guide |
| #14 | MinnesotaMN | 3.2 yr | $48,710 | See agency | View guide |
| #15 | ArkansasAR | 5.3 yr | $28,490 | See agency | View guide |
| #16 | AlaskaAK | 7.3 yr | $42,340 | See agency | View guide |
| #17 | WashingtonWA | 7.7 yr | $54,880 | See agency | View guide |
| #18 | CaliforniaCA | 1-17 years | $57,260 | Fingerprint processing: $49 | View guide |
| #19 | MichiganMI | 10.3 yr | $34,770 | The fee for renewing a nursing license: $123.60 | View guide |
| #20 | GeorgiaGA | 5-18 years | $37,860 | $40.00 | View guide |
| #21 | OklahomaOK | 42.4 yr | $22,450 | See agency | View guide |
| #22 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $35,910 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
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