verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Elementary School Teacher Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$65,040/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
9,550
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,054 #30 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Nevada, explained

Elementary school teachers in Nevada earn a median of $65,040 per year (— per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $49,560, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $82,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $65,040 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $65,040 is worth about $65,054 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #30 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,560
$23.83/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,040
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$82,670
$39.75/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $65,040 $65,054
California $99,650 $90,002 −$34,610
Oregon $77,130 $74,622 −$12,090
Utah $74,810 $75,670 −$9,770
Idaho $61,600 $64,507 +$3,440
Arizona $56,590 $56,209 +$8,450

Elementary School Teacher in Nevada: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Nevada?

Elementary school teachers in Nevada earn a median of $65,040 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Nevada pay elementary school teachers well?

At $65,040, Nevada pays 2% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 9,550 work in the state.

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