How much does a substitute teacher make in Dallas?
$34,270a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 210 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 8,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,020Median: $34,270Highest 10%: $44,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| 25th | $30,810 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 90th | $44,960 | $21.62 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Austin, TX | $34,280 |
| Midland, TX | $32,810 |
| Houston, TX | $32,550 |
| Laredo, TX | $31,220 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,510 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,120 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,010 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,980 |
| Odessa, TX | $28,410 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,220 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,300 |
| McAllen, TX | $27,260 |
| Waco, TX | $26,690 |
| Amarillo, TX | $25,280 |
| El Paso, TX | $24,980 |
| Longview, TX | $24,820 |
| Lubbock, TX | $23,770 |
| Killeen, TX | $23,710 |
| College Station, TX | $22,620 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $16.48 ($34,270 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $34,270 against $41,670 nationally, 18% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,040, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for substitute teacher pay?
210 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,960 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.