salary$134,660 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,070per year
Jobs in the area650people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Las Vegas?
Cheap. Rent of $1,806 a month takes 16.1% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Las Vegas, NV?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area is $134,660 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $65,060 and $179,070.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Las Vegas?
Typical rent of $1,806 a month takes 16.1% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
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.