BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Special Education Teachers in Nevada

$65,590 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$31.53 per hour

▼ 17.8% below U.S. average28th of 42 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$65,590per year
Median$64,410per year
Hourly$31.53per hour
10th – 90th percentile$54,800 – $83,210per year

Special Education Teachers Pay Range in Nevada

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$54,800
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$54,800
  • 50th Percentile — Median$64,410
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$78,710
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$83,210

Half of Special Education Teachers in Nevada earn more than $64,410. The top 10% make $83,210 or more, while entry-level workers start around $54,800.

Special Education Teachers in Nevada: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Nevada ranks 28th of 42 states for Special Education Teachers pay, at $65,590 per year (17.8% below the U.S. average of $79,750).
  • 1,230 people work as Special Education Teachers in Nevada — 3.6% of all U.S. Special Education Teachers jobs.
  • Location quotient 3.64: Special Education Teachers jobs are more concentrated in Nevada than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,800; the top 10% earn over $83,210.
  • Hourly equivalent: $31.53 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is California at $101,160.
  • Among education jobs in Nevada, Business Professors pays the most ($112,810).

Special Education Teachers Job Market in Nevada

Key factors affecting compensation

Nevada's key industries are Tourism, Gaming, Technology, and its job market is rated strong. Special Education Teachers here earn $65,590 on average, placing the state 28th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.02 (U.S. = 1.00), a Nevada salary of $65,590 is roughly equivalent to $64,304 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Tennessee ($66,680), Connecticut ($66,570), North Carolina ($66,360) are the closest alternatives for Special Education Teachers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Special Education Teachers salary in Nevada?

The average Special Education Teachers salary in Nevada is $65,590 per year (median $64,410), which is 17.8% below the national average of $79,750.

How does Nevada rank for Special Education Teachers pay?

Nevada ranks 28th out of 42 states. The highest-paying state is California ($101,160/yr).

How much do entry-level Special Education Teachers make in Nevada?

The lowest-paid 10% of Special Education Teachers in Nevada earn about $54,800 per year and the 25th percentile is $54,800.

How much do Special Education Teachers make per hour in Nevada?

About $31.53 per hour, based on the $65,590 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Special Education Teachers work in Nevada?

BLS counts 1,230 Special Education Teachers jobs in Nevada (OEWS May 2025).

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