How Much Does a Medical Assistant Make in Nevada in 2026?

A typical Medical Assistant in Nevada earns about $21.73 per hour ($45,200 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $3,767 a month and $869 a week, calculated from the annual figure. These numbers describe the typical Medical Assistant, not the full range of pay across the state.

Nevada's typical pay runs 1% below the national figure of $45,690 a year, a gap of about $490. That places Nevada 26th among the 51 states and D.C. for Medical Assistant pay. About 7,760 Medical Assistants work in Nevada, giving the state figure a solid sample to draw from.

Entry-level positions in Nevada typically offer around $17.98 an hour, or about $37,400 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical $21.73 hourly rate within the first few years on the job. New Medical Assistants in smaller clinics or rural areas may start closer to this lower figure.

Experienced Medical Assistants in Nevada often earn upwards of $26.50 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $55,120 a year. That's a spread of $17,720 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and the city someone works in all play a role in where an individual lands within that range.

Nevada's Medical Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $30,730 in 2015 to $45,200 in 2025. That's a gain of $14,470, a 47% rise over ten years. The increase has been consistent year over year, without any notable dips along the way.

Nationally, Medical Assistant pay rose 49% over the same decade, just ahead of Nevada's climb. The gap between the two rates has stayed narrow throughout, with Nevada tracking close to the national pace. For someone starting out now, pay has moved up steadily in recent years, though nothing about that trend is guaranteed to continue.

Pay runs highest in Reno, where Medical Assistants typically earn $47,010 a year ($22.60 an hour), about 4% above the state figure. Carson City follows closely at $46,800 a year ($22.50 an hour). Both cities post figures above what Medical Assistants typically earn statewide.

North Las Vegas posts the lowest figure among Nevada's cities, at $44,220 a year ($21.26 an hour), putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying cities at just $2,790. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas share that figure within the same metro area, which also holds Nevada's largest Medical Assistant workforce at 5,940. Each figure covers the full metro area, and lower Las Vegas-area pay tracks a lower cost of living than Reno.

Nevada's neighbors show a mixed picture. Oregon pays the most, with Medical Assistants earning $50,410 a year, 12% above Nevada's figure, and California follows at $49,660, 10% higher. Arizona and Utah post figures close to Nevada's own, while Idaho comes in about 1% lower at $44,700. Medical Assistant licensure or certification earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, easing a move across state lines.

Medical Assistants in Nevada typically earn $45,200 a year, up 47% over the past decade from $30,730 in 2015. That growth has kept pace closely with the national trend. Anyone considering the field or a move within it can check Nevada's licensing or registry requirements for specifics, and look at city-level figures for Reno, Las Vegas, and other local markets before deciding where to work.