Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Nevada

Special education teachers, middle school in Nevada earn the most in Reno (average $63,050 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($57,190), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the special education teachers, middle school average at $60,690 and the median at $63,280 for 290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,780.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School average salary by city in Nevada

Reno$63,050
Las Vegas$57,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Reno	$63,050	$63,280	$49,050	$52,841	101
Las Vegas	$57,190	$60,860	$47,040	$48,132	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.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other states

Special Education Teachers, Middle School 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 25-2057.
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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