How much does a special education teacher make in Nevada?
$64,410a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Nevada. That is $30.97 an hour or $5,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.97
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,800Median: $64,410Highest 10%: $83,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,800 | $26.35 | |
| 25th | $54,800 | $26.35 | |
| Median | $64,410 | $30.97 | |
| 75th | $78,710 | $37.84 | |
| 90th | $83,210 | $40.00 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $64,410 |
| Reno, NV | $57,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 23. Texas | $65,710 |
| 24. North Carolina | $65,170 |
| 25. Illinois | $64,850 |
| 26. Nevada | $64,410 |
| 27. Tennessee | $63,300 |
| 28. Kentucky | $63,140 |
| 29. Arkansas | $61,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $30.97 ($64,410 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $64,410 against $76,580 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Nevada rank for special education teacher pay?
Nevada ranks 26 of 42 states.
Which city in Nevada pays special education teachers the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $64,410 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.