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

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

Median annual salary $60,070 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $28,970
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 160
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,970
    25th
    $51,240
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $74,090
    90th
    $79,620

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $77,050
    Reno, NV $76,370
    Jacksonville, FL $75,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $62,790
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,690

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Las Vegas?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Las Vegas, NV is 13.7% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $28,970 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,240.