SOC 25-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Nevada
Nevada · 2 metro areas compared
At $82,540, median pay for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada tracks the national median of $79,940 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $82,540, median pay for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada tracks the national median of $79,940 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $66,370 and $104,170. The lowest tenth earn under $53,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $109,070.
Employment stands at 250, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 48 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 15th by median wage. Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 161st of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,020 | −33.7% |
| 25th | $66,370 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $82,540 | +3.3% |
| 75th | $104,170 | +30.3% |
| 90th | $109,070 | +36.4% |
| Mean | $83,900 | +5.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $82,540 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$82,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,540US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,540 a year, 3.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,020 to $109,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 15th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $82,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $82,540, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,940, so pay in Nevada is 3.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nevada earns more than $109,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $82,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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