TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-3031

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $29,610 -23% below national average (national: $38,470)
$30,990Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
40,930Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,610
$21,500
10th pct.
$38,850
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$21,500$10.34
25th percentile$23,940$11.51
50th percentile (median)$29,610$14.23
75th percentile$35,480$17.06
90th percentile (top earners)$38,850$18.68
Mean (average)$30,990$14.90

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $29,610
California $57,260 +93%
Oregon $55,540 +88%
Washington $54,880 +85%
Hawaii $50,070 +69%
Minnesota $48,710 +65%
District of Columbia $47,930 +62%
West Virginia $47,630 +61%
Rhode Island $44,680 +51%

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Related Occupations in Texas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,590 16,380
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,500 64,080
Animal Caretakers $29,810 22,690
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,280 37,570
Dishwashers $29,250 36,560
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,240 11,600

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Texas?

The mean substitute teachers, short-term salary in Texas is $30,990 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,610 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Texas?

Entry-level substitute teachers, short-terms (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $21,500 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $23,940 per year.

What is the highest Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Texas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $38,850 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,480 per year.

How does the Texas Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary compare to the national average?

The median substitute teachers, short-term salary in Texas is $29,610, which is -23% below national average of $38,470.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes