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Teacher salary in Nevada

Teachers in Nevada earn a median $65,040 a year across all employers.

$65,040
median pay in NV, all employers
9,550
workers in NV (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Nevada, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Nevada, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureNV
Workers9,550
10th percentile$49,560
Median$65,040
90th percentile$82,670
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Nevada

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada - Regular Members (membership on or after July 1, 2015)
Regular members enrolled on or after July 1, 2015
2.25%age 65 with 5 years of service19.25%Not stated

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Nevada pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Nevada

17 school districts in Nevada, largest Clark County, Washoe County, Elko.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Nevada

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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