Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $64,630 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $131,200
Employed locally 320
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $64,630
    75th
    $103,880
    90th
    $131,200

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 88% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $82,460
    Reno, NV $79,650
    Greenville, NC $78,710
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $75,040
    Jacksonville, FL $59,590

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,420
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $21,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,620
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Las Vegas, NV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Las Vegas, NV is 10.3% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.