Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Nevada

$33,570 $108,945
10th pct Median: $63,340 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$33,570
25th Percentile$45,605
50th (Median)$63,340
75th Percentile$87,409
90th (Top Earners)$108,945
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Nevada median salary of $63,340 for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School has the purchasing power of approximately $59,031 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Nevada's higher cost of living (COL index: 107.3) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make in Nevada?
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Nevada earn a median annual salary of $63,340 per year ($30.45/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $63,980.
Is Nevada a good state for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
Nevada pays slightly below the national average for special education teachers, secondary school. Cost of living in Nevada is higher average (COL index: 107.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Nevada?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 107.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $63,340 salary in Nevada has the purchasing power of approximately $59,031 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Nevada reduce real purchasing power.
How does Nevada compare to neighboring states for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Nevada

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $328,878
2 Radiologists $306,821
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $303,158
4 Surgeons, All Other $291,575
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $269,161
6 Psychiatrists $247,300
7 Physicians, Pathologists $241,481
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $240,907
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Nevada

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the education sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Bachelor's degree

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