Substitute Teachers Salary in Texas
Substitute Teachers in Texas earn a median of $32,040 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $32,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 29,150
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,870; the top 10% earn over $39,090. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,780 median in Texas
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,760 median in Texas
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63,360 median in Texas
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,590 median in Texas
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64,830 median in Texas
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,390 median in Texas
Substitute Teachers pay in Texas
How much do substitute teachers make in Texas?
The median is $32,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,870 and the top 10% earn over $39,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 50 (−23% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.