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Physical Therapist Salary in Nevada (2026)
$53.48 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,094/year ($7,258/month) for a single filer
Nevada is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Physical Therapists (4th of 51), with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 2,030 Physical Therapist jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $111,250 a year — though pay ranges from $86,260 for newcomers to $190,620 at the top.
Physical Therapist pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $86,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $111,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $190,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,030 Physical Therapist jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-1123, “Physical Therapists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Physical Therapist salary of $111,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $87,094 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $111,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,645 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,511 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,258 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physical Therapist make in Nevada?
- The median Physical Therapist salary in Nevada is $111,250 per year ($53.48 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,100 and $134,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $111,250, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $87,094 per year ($7,258 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Physical Therapist jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,030 Physical Therapist jobs in Nevada in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Nevada state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Nevada.