Medical Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $40,590 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.51
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $47,430
Employed locally 5,590
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $40,590
    75th
    $45,610
    90th
    $47,430

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 55% Median Medical Assistants salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,070
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,820
    Carson City, NV $46,550
    Reno, NV $45,680
    Greenville, NC $41,160
    Jacksonville, FL $39,730

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,300
    Nursing Assistants $45,070
    Dental Assistants $46,740
    Massage Therapists $55,610
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,110
    Phlebotomists $39,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $19.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 8.2% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.