Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $46,370 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $27,140
90th percentile $71,450
Employed locally 180
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,140
    25th
    $34,770
    50th (median)
    $46,370
    75th
    $58,030
    90th
    $71,450

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 63% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $73,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,040
    Jacksonville, FL $58,400
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $57,880
    Reno, NV $51,430

    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, Middle School make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Las Vegas, NV is 28.5% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $27,140 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,770.