Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Nevada
The median for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Nevada is $66,300 a year, somewhat above the national $64,370 (+3%); the state ranks 21st of 51 states by median. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education earn 39% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Utah and Oregon pay more (up to $98,950 in California) and Idaho and Arizona pay less (down to $59,710 in Arizona). Nevada employs 3,910 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education, 2.52 per 1,000 jobs, the 38th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.63 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 | * | * | * | * | * | * | 3,910 | 2.52 | 0.63 |
| Annual | $49,610 | $61,050 | $66,300 | $79,630 | $83,160 | $68,810 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | * | * | * | * | * | * | 620,090 | – | – |
| Annual | $48,080 | $58,530 | $64,370 | $80,490 | $102,540 | $72,030 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 21st of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 38th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.63
- Jobs per 1,000
- 2.52
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 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical 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 | * | $66,300 | $54,790 | $83,160 | 2,570 | 2.26 | 0.57 |
| Reno, NV | * | $63,770 | $49,610 | $88,740 | 950 | 3.45 | 0.86 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | * | $64,460 | $49,480 | $84,030 | 380 | 4.24 | 1.06 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | * | $66,300 | 3,910 | 0.63 |
| Arizona | * | $59,710 | 9,020 | 0.70 |
| California | * | $98,950 | 37,300 | 0.51 |
| Idaho | * | $60,930 | 2,360 | 0.69 |
| Oregon | * | $78,350 | 6,940 | 0.89 |
| Utah | * | $79,180 | 5,960 | 0.86 |
See the national page for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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.