Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Nevada

Secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $70,840 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($67,870), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the secondary school teachers (except special and career/technical education) average at $68,570 and the median at $65,520 for 8,920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $76,320.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$70,840
Las Vegas$67,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$70,840	$72,960	$62,170	$58,666	101
Las Vegas	$67,870	$65,520	$54,850	$56,577	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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