Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Omaha

In Omaha (NE), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $20.89 an hour ($43,440 a year). About 1,240 people work in this job there.

$20.89Median hourly pay
$32,940–$65,220Middle half of workers, yearly
1,240People in this job in Omaha (NE)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($41,670). It is 15% higher than the Nebraska median ($37,690).

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Omaha (NE)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.84$32,940
25% of workers$15.84$32,940
Half of workers (median)$20.89$43,440
75% of workers$31.36$65,220
90% of workers$168.72$350,930

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Nebraska metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Omaha (this page)$43,4401,240
Lincoln$34,140430

Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for substitute teachers, short-term

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 65,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Omaha (NE)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,670
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,900
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,750
Self-Enrichment Teachers$44,470

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.