salary$134,550 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Reno, NV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,380per year
Jobs in the area300people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Reno?
Cheap. Rent of $1,783 a month takes 15.9% 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 Reno, NV?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Reno, NV area is $134,550 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $46,290 and $173,380.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Reno?
Typical rent of $1,783 a month takes 15.9% 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 Reno, NV metro area.