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Substitute teacher salary in Texas (Updated 2026)

How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Texas?

Average base salary

$16.14
27%
below national average
Average $16.14
Low $8.11
High $32.11

The average salary for a substitute teacher is $16.14 per hour in Texas. 513 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Substitute Teacher job openings in Texas

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Houston, TX
$90 - $120 a day
19 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Substitute Teacher in Texas

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Waller ISD
 
$520,000per year
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Seguin Independent School Dist...
 
$265,200per year
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BORGER ISD
 
$154,960per year
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Bridgeport ISD
 
$100,533per year
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Beeville Independent School Di...
 
$98,800per year
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Mineral Wells ISD
 
$95,056per year
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Highest paying cities for Substitute Teachers near Texas

  1. Arlington, TX
    $22.56 per hour
  2. Cleburne, TX
    $22.48 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $22.25 per hour
  4. Fort Worth, TX
    $21.46 per hour
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $20.64 per hour

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