Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $53,140 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $26,780
90th percentile $81,460
Employed locally 170
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,780
    25th
    $38,430
    50th (median)
    $53,140
    75th
    $63,340
    90th
    $81,460

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 72% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $80,960
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,850
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $74,790
    Jacksonville, FL $69,110
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $60,530
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,700

    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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Las Vegas, NV is 15.7% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $26,780 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,430.