Physician Assistants Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $148,090 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $71.20
10th percentile $48,460
90th percentile $192,320
Employed locally 290
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,460
    25th
    $114,080
    50th (median)
    $148,090
    75th
    $173,200
    90th
    $192,320

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 175% Median Physician Assistants salary is 75% 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
    Greenville, NC $137,940
    Jacksonville, FL $135,960
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $131,730
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $130,160
    Jacksonville, NC $127,440

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75,750
    Dental Hygienists$107,420
    Medical Records Specialists$47,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$48,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Reno, NV is $71.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.36 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Reno, NV is 11.1% above 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $48,460 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $114,080.