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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Texas
Ranked #42 of 50 · TX
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of substitute teachers, short-terms in Texas earn between $22,870 and $39,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in Texas is $32,760, about 29.4% below the U.S. average ($46,420). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $34,280 | $36,700 | 1,910 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,270 | $36,390 | 8,050 |
| Midland, TX | $32,810 | $31,630 | 560 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $32,550 | $32,670 | 9,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $31,220 | $30,060 | 990 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $29,970 | $32,660 | 200 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $29,510 | $30,580 | 1,170 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,120 | $30,020 | 610 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make in Texas?
The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in Texas is $32,040 per year (mean $32,760), and about 80% earn between $22,870 and $39,090.
How much do substitute teachers, short-term make per hour in Texas?
Roughly $16 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $32,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Texas a high-paying state for substitute teachers, short-term?
Texas ranks #42 of 50 states for substitute teachers, short-term pay. Its mean salary of $32,760 is about 29.4% below the U.S. average of $46,420.
Which metro areas in Texas pay substitute teachers, short-term the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Texas for substitute teachers, short-term are Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($34,280), Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($34,270), Midland, TX ($32,810), by median annual wage.