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Special Education Teacher Salary in Nevada (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $54,496/year ($4,541/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 24th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 9% below the national average. Of the 430 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $65,110 a year — though pay ranges from $47,810 for newcomers to $93,550 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $65,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 430 Special Education Teacher jobs in Nevada (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $65,110 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 $54,496 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $65,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,633 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,981 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,496 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,541 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Nevada?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Nevada is $65,110 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,060 and $78,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $65,110, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $54,496 per year ($4,541 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 430 Special Education 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.