Physician Assistants Salary in Las Vegas, NV

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

Median annual salary $130,160 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $62.58
10th percentile $51,060
90th percentile $212,440
Employed locally 760
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,060
    25th
    $106,020
    50th (median)
    $130,160
    75th
    $167,470
    90th
    $212,440

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 176% Median Physician Assistants salary is 76% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $154,540
    Reno, NV $148,090
    Greenville, NC $137,940
    Jacksonville, FL $135,960
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $131,730
    Jacksonville, NC $127,440

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $73,650
    Nurse Practitioners $159,930
    Medical Records Specialists $68,680
    Physicians, All Other $248,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Las Vegas, NV is $62.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.3% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $51,060 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,020.