Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $80,960 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,220
90th percentile $104,380
Employed locally 270
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,220
    25th
    $62,990
    50th (median)
    $80,960
    75th
    $104,380
    90th
    $104,380

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 96% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 4% 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
    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
    Greenville, NC $56,680

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,540
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,290
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Reno, NV is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Reno, NV is 28.5% above 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $51,220 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,990.