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

Physician Assistant Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$134,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.74/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
1,090
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,688 #36 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Nevada, explained

Physician assistants in Nevada earn a median of $134,660 per year ($64.74 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $60,040, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $175,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $134,660 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $134,660 is worth about $134,688 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #36 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,040
$28.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,660
$64.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$175,300
$84.28/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $134,660 $134,688
California $165,650 $149,612 −$30,990
Oregon $155,780 $150,714 −$21,120
Utah $134,740 $136,288 −$80
Arizona $134,650 $133,745 +$10
Idaho $133,790 $140,103 +$870

Physician Assistant in Nevada: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Nevada?

Physician assistants in Nevada earn a median of $134,660 per year ($64.74 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Nevada pay physician assistants well?

At $134,660, Nevada pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 1,090 work in the state.

Physician Assistant salary in other states

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