How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Nevada?
$59,270a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Nevada. That is $28.50 an hour or $4,939 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.50
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,350Median: $59,270Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,350 | $18.44 | |
| 25th | $45,710 | $21.98 | |
| Median | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 75th | $75,630 | $36.36 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.45 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $59,270 |
| Reno, NV | $50,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 39. Rhode Island | $60,390 |
| 40. Maine | $59,950 |
| 41. Illinois | $59,590 |
| 42. Nevada | $59,270 |
| 43. Vermont | $59,010 |
| 44. Arkansas | $54,620 |
| 45. Nebraska | $52,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $28.50 ($59,270 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $59,270 against $77,640 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Nevada rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Nevada ranks 42 of 48 states.
Which city in Nevada pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $59,270 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.