How much does a substitute teacher make in Omaha?
$43,440a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.88
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,940Median: $43,440Highest 10%: $350,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,940 | $15.84 | |
| 25th | $32,940 | $15.84 | |
| Median | $43,440 | $20.88 | |
| 75th | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $350,900 | $168.72 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Sioux City, IA | $46,530 |
| Lincoln, NE | $34,140 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $97,390 |
| Engineering Teacher | $95,860 |
| Business Teacher | $92,660 |
| Psychology Teacher | $80,040 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $79,500 |
| Communications Teacher | $79,180 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $79,150 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $78,450 |
| Sociology Teacher | $77,140 |
| Education Teacher | $75,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $20.88 ($43,440 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $43,440 against $41,670 nationally, 4% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $37,690, so Omaha pays 15% more.
Where does Omaha rank for substitute teacher pay?
86 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $350,900 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.