Substitute Teachers, Short-Term Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $22,750 -40.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.94
10th percentile $20,540
90th percentile $28,890
Employed locally 370
National median $38,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,540
    25th
    $22,750
    50th (median)
    $22,750
    75th
    $28,890
    90th
    $28,890

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary vs area income 34% Median Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $78,840
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $67,270
    Napa, CA $64,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,090
    Salinas, CA $63,970
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $62,400

    Nearby metros — Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,270
    Odessa, TX $32,930
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $31,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $30,890
    Victoria, TX $30,290
    Laredo, TX $29,610

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,650
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,230
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,970
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,290
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substitute Teachers, Short-Term make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Killeen, TX is $10.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.63 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salaries?

    The median Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in Killeen, TX is 40.9% below the national median of $38,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Killeen?

    Entry-level Substitute Teachers, Short-Term (10th percentile) earn around $20,540 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,750.