Nevada Teacher Salary

Average and starting teacher pay in Nevada for 2024-25, ranked among all states.

Nevada teacher salary at a glance

In 2024-25 the average public school teacher in Nevada earned $74,812, according to NEA. That ranks 17th among the 50 states and D.C. and is $317 above the national average of $74,495. A year earlier the average was $66,930, so pay changed by 11.8%.

New teachers start lower. NEA's benchmark report puts the starting salary in Nevada at $49,731, which ranks 17th of 51. The national average starting salary is $48,112.

NevadaUnited States
Average salary 2024-25$74,812$74,495
Average salary 2023-24$66,930$71,985
Starting salary 2024-25$49,731$48,112
Average salary rank17 of 51
Starting salary rank17 of 51

States close to Nevada in the ranking

Minnesota (15th, $76,234), Hawaii (16th, $75,860), Utah (18th, $72,882), Colorado (19th, $72,781). See all states ranked or compare Nevada with another state.

Average salary covers all public school teachers and is what NEA reports for 2024-25. Starting salary is the pay at the bottom of a bachelor's-degree salary schedule, as collected in NEA's benchmark report. Salary figures do not include benefits and are not adjusted for cost of living. Source: NEA, Rankings of the States 2025 and Estimates of School Statistics 2026 (average salary, Table B-6, April 2026) and NEA, 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Benchmark Report (starting salary, April 2026). Ranks are among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Reviewed 2026-10-03.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average teacher salary in Nevada?

NEA reports an average public school teacher salary of $74,812 in Nevada for 2024-25, which ranks 17th of 51 (the 50 states and D.C.).

What is the starting teacher salary in Nevada?

NEA's benchmark report lists a starting salary of $49,731 in Nevada for 2024-25, ranking 17th of 51.

How does Nevada compare with the national average?

The national average teacher salary is $74,495. Nevada is $317 above it. For starting pay, the national average is $48,112 and Nevada is $1,619 above.

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