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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Nevada (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $54,440/year ($4,537/month) for a single filer
Elementary School Teacher pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $54,980 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,040 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,130 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,550 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Nevada (occupation code 25-2021, “Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Elementary School Teacher salary of $65,040 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $54,440 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,625 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,976 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,440 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,537 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Elementary School Teacher make in Nevada?
- The median Elementary School Teacher salary in Nevada is $65,040 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $54,980 and $78,130.
- What is the take-home pay for a Elementary School Teacher in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $65,040, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $54,440 per year ($4,537 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Elementary School Teacher jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 9,550 Elementary School Teacher jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.