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

A typical Physician Assistant in Nevada earns about $64.74 per hour, or $134,660 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $11,222 a month and about $2,590 a week, based on the annual figure. These figures represent the middle of the pay range, not the top or bottom.

Nevada's typical pay runs about 1% below the national figure of $135,880 a year, a gap that puts the state just under the nationwide rate. Among all 51 states and territories tracked, Nevada ranks 25th for Physician Assistant pay. The state employs about 1,090 Physician Assistants, a modest workforce compared with the national total of 162,150.

Entry-level positions in Nevada typically offer around $28.87 an hour, or about $60,040 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to climb toward the state's typical rate of $64.74 an hour within the first several years on the job. New Physician Assistants can expect steady increases as they gain clinical experience and take on more responsibility.

Experienced Physician Assistants in Nevada often earn upwards of $78.63 an hour, or around $163,550 a year, and the top 10% make over $175,300 a year. That leaves a spread of $115,260 between entry-level and top-tier pay. The gap usually comes down to years of experience, practice setting, and which city a Physician Assistant works in.

Nevada's Physician Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, rising from $103,960 in 2015 to $134,660 in 2025. That is a gain of $30,700, or about 30%, over ten years. The increase wasn't perfectly steady each year, with pay dipping in a few years along the way before recovering.

Nationally, Physician Assistant pay rose 38% over the same decade, a slightly faster pace than Nevada's climb. Someone starting a Physician Assistant career in Nevada today enters a field where typical pay has moved up steadily over time, though past growth doesn't guarantee what happens next. The trend so far points to steady, if uneven, gains for the profession statewide.

Pay runs highest in Carson City, where Physician Assistants typically earn $135,180 a year ($64.99 an hour), essentially in line with the statewide figure. Las Vegas and Henderson follow closely, each typically paying $134,660 a year. The differences between these cities are small, generally amounting to a few hundred dollars a year.

Reno pays the least among the state's tracked cities, with Physician Assistants typically earning $134,550 a year ($64.69 an hour). The gap between the highest- and lowest-paying cities is just $630 a year, a narrow spread that shows pay holds fairly steady statewide. Las Vegas has the largest Physician Assistant workforce, with 650 professionals, followed by Reno with 300. These city figures cover each metro area, and pay differences generally track local living costs.

Nevada's neighboring states show a range of pay levels. California pays the most, with Physician Assistants typically earning $165,650 a year, about 23% higher than Nevada. Oregon follows at $155,780, about 16% higher. Utah and Arizona pay almost identical to Nevada, while Idaho pays slightly less at $133,790. A Physician Assistant license from Nevada can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

Physician Assistants in Nevada typically earn $134,660 a year, close to the national figure and up 30% over the past decade. Pay varies little across the state's cities, from Carson City to Reno. Readers considering this career path in Nevada should check the state licensing or registry page for specific requirements, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to practice.