Medical Assistant salary in Nevada
What medical assistants earn in Nevada and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,200$21.73 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $45,690
Middle half earn$38,270 – $47,330Top 10%: $55,120+
Jobs7,7600.95× the U.S. concentration
Medical Assistant pay in Nevada cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $44,220 | $21.26 | 5,940 |
| Reno, NV | $47,010 | $22.60 | 1,160 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $46,180 | $22.20 | 440 |
| Carson City, NV | $46,800 | $22.50 | 170 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nevada
Medical Assistant pay in similar states
Iowa · $45,480 Utah · $45,360 North Carolina · $45,140 Indiana · $45,110 Virginia · $44,740 Idaho · $44,700
Other healthcare salaries in Nevada
Registered Nurses · $103,670 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,670 Nursing Assistants · $45,490 Dental Assistants · $47,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,980 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $76,160 Pharmacists · $140,030 Physicians, All Other · $252,120 Medical Records Specialists · $50,300 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,320 Physical Therapists · $111,250
Questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Nevada?
Medical Assistants in Nevada earned a median of $45,200 a year ($21.73 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $45,690. The middle half earned $38,270 to $47,330.
Where in Nevada do medical assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Nevada, pay was highest in Reno, NV at $47,010.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.