Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Nevada
At $65,040 a year, the median for elementary school teachers, except special education in Nevada is close to the national median of $63,970 (+2%); Nevada ranks 24th of 51 states by median. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education earn 36% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Oregon and Utah pay more (up to $99,650 in California) and Idaho and Arizona pay less (down to $56,590 in Arizona). Nevada employs 9,550 elementary school teachers, except special education, 6.15 per 1,000 jobs, the 35th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.69 means it is less common in Nevada than nationally.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 9,550 | 6.15 | 0.69 |
| Annual | $49,560 | $54,980 | $65,040 | $78,130 | $82,670 | $65,840 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 1,388,390 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,960 | $57,710 | $63,970 | $81,450 | $104,340 | $72,650 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 24th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 35th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.69
- Jobs per 1,000
- 6.15
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
2 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for elementary school teachers, except special education, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | * | $65,040 | $52,800 | $82,670 | 6,660 | 5.86 | 0.66 |
| Reno, NV | * | $62,430 | $49,450 | $92,760 | 1,890 | 6.86 | 0.77 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | * | $64,310 | $49,510 | $91,250 | 870 | 9.67 | 1.08 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | * | $65,040 | 9,550 | 0.69 |
| Arizona | * | $56,590 | 24,240 | 0.84 |
| California | * | $99,650 | 155,160 | 0.95 |
| Idaho | * | $61,600 | 6,850 | 0.90 |
| Oregon | * | $77,130 | 12,600 | 0.72 |
| Utah | * | $74,810 | 14,820 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
*- Wage estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.