Substitute Teachers Salary in Kansas
Substitute Teachers in Kansas earn a median of $36,190 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,190
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,360
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,980; the top 10% earn over $44,900. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56,670 median in Kansas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,450 median in Kansas
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59,780 median in Kansas
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,920 median in Kansas
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,700 median in Kansas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,580 median in Kansas
Substitute Teachers pay in Kansas
How much do substitute teachers make in Kansas?
The median is $36,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,980 and the top 10% earn over $44,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.