Physician Assistant salary in Nevada
What physician assistants earn in Nevada and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$134,660$64.74 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$117,280 – $163,550Top 10%: $175,300+
Jobs1,0900.67× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $134,660 | $64.74 | 650 |
| Reno, NV | $134,550 | $64.69 | 300 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $132,210 | $63.56 | 70 |
| Carson City, NV | $135,180 | $64.99 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Nevada
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Missouri · $135,130 Iowa · $134,770 Utah · $134,740 Arizona · $134,650 Texas · $134,550 Colorado · $134,540
Other healthcare salaries in Nevada
Registered Nurses · $103,670 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,670 Nursing Assistants · $45,490 Medical Assistants · $45,200 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
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Nevada?
Physician Assistants in Nevada earned a median of $134,660 a year ($64.74 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $117,280 to $163,550.
Where in Nevada do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Nevada, pay was highest in Carson City, NV at $135,180.
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.