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Select Medical · Las Vegas, NV
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Physical Therapist jobs in Las Vegas, NV
Pay for physical therapists in the Las Vegas area centers on $50.62 per hour, or about $105,280 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.06 and the upper quarter over $62.42. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas. That ranks 54th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 174th of 338 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Las Vegas.
- $50.62median pay per hour, Las Vegas
- $48–$62typical range per hour
- 1,290physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Universal Health Services · Las Vegas, NV
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Physical Therapist
BrightSpring Health Services · Las Vegas, NV
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Per Diem Physical Therapist
Select Medical · Las Vegas, NV
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The metro median is in line with the Nevada statewide median of $50.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 1,290 physical therapists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.71).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.57 | $84,390 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.06 | $99,960 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.62 | $105,280 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.42 | $129,830 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $72.01 | $149,780 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Las Vegas ranks
- 54th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 174th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 3 Nevada metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Las Vegas
- Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.62 median hour buys what $50.51 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Las Vegas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,822
- Per year: $91,116
- Per month: $7,593
- Nevada has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Las Vegas
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $134 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,540 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,020 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Las Vegas
CMS lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas, 3 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainview Hospital Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Valley Hospital Medical Center Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Harmon Hospital Las Vegas, NV | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas, NV | 10 mi | $50.62/hr | 294,034 |
| Henderson, NV | 20 mi | $50.62/hr | 350,039 |
| St. George, UT | 110 mi | $49.76/hr | 106,288 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 131 mi | $49.86/hr | 59,037 |
| Apple Valley, CA | 161 mi | $57.79/hr | 75,029 |
| Victorville, CA | 167 mi | $57.79/hr | 140,721 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Nevada · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Nevada
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Las Vegas
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Las Vegas, NV?
Physical Therapists in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $50.62 per hour, about $105,280 a year. The middle half earn between $48.06 and $62.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Las Vegas a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 174th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Las Vegas?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Las Vegas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Las Vegas.
Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Las Vegas?
The federal per diem benchmark in Las Vegas is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Las Vegas?
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Your PT pay reportLas Vegas, NV · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Ati Holdings, LLCLas Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$48.76/ hr$49–$49
- Select MedicalLas Vegas, NV · 3 postings$47.36/ hr$42–$53
- Grandison Management, Inc.Las Vegas, NV · 1 wage offer$42.08/ hr$42–$42
- Humana Inc.Fernley, NV · 1 wage offer$50.20/ hr$41–$59
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$42Median$47.36High$72
5 PT postings with published pay in Nevada, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$102k–$159k/ year
- Physical Therapist - $16,000 sign on bonusPermanent$87k–$110k/ year
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