Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $73,080 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.13
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $88,390
Employed locally 440
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $55,160
    50th (median)
    $73,080
    75th
    $79,460
    90th
    $88,390

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 99% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $83,820
    Reno, NV $74,560
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $70,430
    Jacksonville, FL $64,480
    Greenville, NC $62,830
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $60,530

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$29,300
    Nursing Assistants$45,070
    Medical Assistants$40,590
    Dental Assistants$46,740
    Massage Therapists$55,610
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $35.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 11.6% above the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,160.