salary$44,220 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$51,220per year
Jobs in the area5,940people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Las Vegas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 49.0% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $44,220 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $37,160 and $51,220.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 49.0% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area.