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

High School Teacher Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$65,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
8,920
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$65,534 #40 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Nevada, explained

High school teachers in Nevada earn a median of $65,520 per year (— per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $54,850, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $83,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $65,520 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $65,520 is worth about $65,534 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #40 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$54,850
$26.37/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,520
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,190
$40.00/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $65,520 $65,534
California $101,370 $91,555 −$35,850
Oregon $79,570 $76,983 −$14,050
Utah $76,330 $77,207 −$10,810
Idaho $61,690 $64,601 +$3,830
Arizona $58,360 $57,968 +$7,160

High School Teacher in Nevada: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Nevada?

High school teachers in Nevada earn a median of $65,520 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Nevada pay high school teachers well?

At $65,520, Nevada pays 9% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 8,920 work in the state.

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