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Physician Assistant Salary in Nevada (2026)
$64.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $103,306/year ($8,609/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 25th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 1,090 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $134,660 a year — though pay ranges from $60,040 for newcomers to $175,300 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,040 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $117,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $134,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $163,550 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $175,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,090 Physician Assistant jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Physician Assistant salary of $134,660 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 $103,306 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $134,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,052 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,301 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $103,306 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,609 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Nevada?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Nevada is $134,660 per year ($64.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $117,280 and $163,550.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $134,660, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $103,306 per year ($8,609 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,090 Physician Assistant 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.