How much does a special education teacher make in Nevada?
$63,280a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Nevada. That is $30.42 an hour or $5,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.42
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,210Median: $63,280Highest 10%: $80,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| 25th | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| Median | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 75th | $74,420 | $35.78 | |
| 90th | $80,240 | $38.58 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $63,280 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $60,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 28. Nebraska | $63,460 |
| 29. Maine | $63,440 |
| 30. Texas | $63,360 |
| 31. Nevada | $63,280 |
| 32. Alabama | $62,850 |
| 33. Wyoming | $62,770 |
| 34. South Carolina | $62,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $30.42 ($63,280 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $63,280 against $66,810 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Nevada rank for special education teacher pay?
Nevada ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays special education teachers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $63,280 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.