Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Memphis

In Memphis (TN), the median pay for substitute teachers, short-term is $15.35 an hour ($31,930 a year). About 1,270 people work in this job there.

$15.35Median hourly pay

$26,640–$33,630Middle half of workers, yearly

1,270People in this job in Memphis (TN)

That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($41,670). It is 8% higher than the Tennessee median ($29,500).

Pay range for substitute teachers, short-term in Memphis (TN)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$11.11	$23,100
25% of workers	$12.81	$26,640
Half of workers (median)	$15.35	$31,930
75% of workers	$16.17	$33,630
90% of workers	$20.17	$41,960

Substitute Teachers, Short-Term pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Clarksville	$34,280	490
Memphis (this page)	$31,930	1,270
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$30,820	3,260
Kingsport-Bristol	$30,760	350
Chattanooga	$29,500	280
Cleveland	$26,590	220
Johnson City	$25,520	170
Jackson	$23,400	100
Knoxville	$21,520	200

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Memphis (TN)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$61,510
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,230
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$58,380

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.