How much does a substitute teacher make in Houston?
$32,550a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $15.65 an hour or $2,713 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.65
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 231 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 9,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,870Median: $32,550Highest 10%: $38,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,870 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $26,700 | $12.84 | |
| Median | $32,550 | $15.65 | |
| 75th | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| 90th | $38,910 | $18.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Austin, TX | $34,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,270 |
| Midland, TX | $32,810 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $15.65 ($32,550 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $32,550 against $41,670 nationally, 22% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,040, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for substitute teacher pay?
231 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,910 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.