How much does a substitute teacher make in Kansas?
$36,190a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Kansas. That is $17.40 an hour or $3,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.40
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,980Median: $36,190Highest 10%: $44,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,980 | $13.93 | |
| 25th | $32,510 | $15.63 | |
| Median | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 75th | $41,960 | $20.17 | |
| 90th | $44,900 | $21.59 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $40,440 |
| Lawrence, KS | $36,940 |
| Topeka, KS | $36,040 |
| Manhattan, KS | $34,510 |
| Wichita, KS | $33,700 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $33,480 |
| Joplin, MO | $30,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,400 |
| 33. Indiana | $36,360 |
| 34. Kansas | $36,190 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $34,990 |
| 36. Missouri | $34,790 |
| 37. Idaho | $34,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $17.40 ($36,190 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $36,190 against $41,670 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kansas rank for substitute teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 34 of 50 states.
Which city in Kansas pays substitute teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $40,440 a year.
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.