Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Reno, NV

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

Median annual salary $76,370 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,600
90th percentile $104,230
Employed locally 140
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,600
    25th
    $64,170
    50th (median)
    $76,370
    75th
    $104,230
    90th
    $104,230

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 10% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $75,850
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $62,790
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $60,070
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $58,690

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Reno?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Reno, NV is 9.7% above 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,600 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,170.