How much does a substitute teacher make in Texas?
$32,040a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Texas. That is $15.40 an hour or $2,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.40
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 29,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,870Median: $32,040Highest 10%: $39,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,870 | $11.00 | |
| 25th | $26,700 | $12.84 | |
| Median | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| 75th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 90th | $39,090 | $18.79 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $34,280 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,270 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 36. Missouri | $34,790 |
| 37. Idaho | $34,080 |
| 38. North Carolina | $33,780 |
| 39. Texas | $32,040 |
| 40. South Carolina | $30,400 |
| 41. Kentucky | $29,730 |
| 42. Tennessee | $29,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.40 ($32,040 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $32,040 against $41,670 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Texas rank for substitute teacher pay?
Texas ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays substitute teachers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $34,280 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.