Physician Assistants pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for physician assistants is $64.74 an hour ($134,660 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($135,880). Nevada ranks 25th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.87 | $60,040 |
| 25% of workers | $56.39 | $117,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.74 | $134,660 |
| 75% of workers | $78.63 | $163,550 |
| 90% of workers | $84.28 | $175,300 |
Physician Assistants pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $135,180 | 50 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $134,660 | 650 |
| Reno | $134,550 | 300 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $103,670 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $140,670 |
| Pharmacists | $140,030 |
| Physical Therapists | $111,250 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $85,480 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $104,510 |
| Dentists, General | $162,200 |
| Occupational Therapists | $110,520 |
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