How much does a special education teacher make in Nevada?
$60,810a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Nevada. That is $29.24 an hour or $5,068 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.24
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,720Median: $60,810Highest 10%: $84,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 25th | $54,380 | $26.14 | |
| Median | $60,810 | $29.24 | |
| 75th | $78,990 | $37.98 | |
| 90th | $84,100 | $40.43 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $63,030 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $56,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 36. Tennessee | $61,360 |
| 37. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 38. Indiana | $61,130 |
| 39. Nevada | $60,810 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,780 |
| 41. Kentucky | $60,730 |
| 42. Idaho | $60,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $29.24 ($60,810 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $60,810 against $74,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Nevada rank for special education teacher pay?
Nevada ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays special education teachers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $63,030 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.