Medical Assistants Salary in Nevada
At $45,200 a year, the median for medical assistants in Nevada is close to the national median of $45,690 (−1%); Nevada ranks 26th of 51 states by median. That is 5% less than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, Oregon, California, Arizona and Utah pay more (up to $50,410 in Oregon) and Idaho pays less (down to $44,700 in Idaho). Nevada employs 7,760 medical assistants, 5.00 per 1,000 jobs, the 31st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.95 is close to the national share.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $17.98 | $18.40 | $21.73 | $22.76 | $26.50 | $21.24 | 7,760 | 5.00 | 0.95 |
| Annual | $37,400 | $38,270 | $45,200 | $47,330 | $55,120 | $44,170 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.50 | $21.97 | $23.65 | $28.52 | $22.17 | 817,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,470 | $45,690 | $49,180 | $59,310 | $46,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 26th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 31st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.95
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.00
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for medical assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $22.60 | $47,010 | $37,730 | $56,910 | 1,160 | 4.19 | 0.80 |
| Carson City, NV | $22.50 | $46,800 | $38,490 | $57,670 | 170 | 5.17 | 0.98 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $21.26 | $44,220 | $37,160 | $51,220 | 5,940 | 5.23 | 0.99 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $22.20 | $46,180 | $37,430 | $57,280 | 440 | 4.95 | 0.94 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $21.73 | $45,200 | 7,760 | 0.95 |
| Arizona | $22.09 | $45,940 | 21,460 | 1.26 |
| California | $23.88 | $49,660 | 117,060 | 1.22 |
| Idaho | $21.49 | $44,700 | 5,250 | 1.16 |
| Oregon | $24.24 | $50,410 | 11,840 | 1.14 |
| Utah | $21.81 | $45,360 | 9,990 | 1.09 |
See the national page for Medical Assistants (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.