Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Assistant salary in Nevada

Medical Assistants in Nevada earn a median of $20.89 per hour, about $43,450 a year, 2% below the U.S. median of $21.25. The middle half earn between $18.30 and $22.24 per hour. The highest median among Nevada metro areas is in Carson City, NV, at $22.38 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Medical Assistant pay in Nevada: percentiles

LevelNevada per hourNevada per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$16.96$35,280$16.84
Lower quartile$18.30$38,060$18.08
Median$20.89$43,450$21.25
Upper quartile$22.24$46,260$23.15
Top 10%$23.68$49,250$27.80

Medical Assistant pay by metro area in Nevada

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Nevada medianAfter cost of living
Carson City, NV$22.38$46,5501907% above$22.81
Reno, NV$21.96$45,6801,2105% above$21.74
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV$19.51$40,5905,5907% below$19.47

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Medical Assistant pay in states next to Nevada

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Nevada
Arizona$21.84$45,4405% above Nevada
California$23.10$48,05011% above Nevada
Idaho$20.87$43,400in line with Nevada
Oregon$23.99$49,90015% above Nevada
Utah$20.69$43,0401% below Nevada

What employers are posting in Nevada

  • 6roles with published pay
  • $24.31median pay per hour
  • $18–$31typical published range
  • 4employers hiring
EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
LifePoint Health2$24.31
University of Southern California2$24.12
Premise Health1$22.50
CommonSpirit Health1$25.28

Midpoints of pay ranges in 6 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.

Medical Assistant jobs in Nevada · Medical Assistant salary nationwide · Nevada state guide

Common questions

How much does a medical assistant make in Nevada?

The median is $20.89 per hour, about $43,450 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $16.96 and the top 10% earn over $23.68 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Nevada city pays medical assistants the most?

Among Nevada metro areas, Carson City, NV has the highest median at $22.38 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Nevada rank for medical assistant pay?

Nevada ranks 23rd of 50 states by median medical assistant pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • LifePoint HealthElko, NV · 2 postings$24.31/ hr$18–$31
  • University of Southern CaliforniaLAS VEGAS, NV · 2 postings$24.12/ hr$18–$31
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 11 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 21 postings$31.77/ hr$26–$42

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Low$18Median$24.31High$31

6 Medical Assistant postings with published pay in Nevada, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Medical Assistant roles

  1. Medical Assistant, CertifiedPermanent
    $18.00–$30.62/ hour
    LifePoint Health · Elko, NV · posted today
  2. Medical Assistant - LV Trop. Family Med Cl - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)Permanent
    $17.50–$27.01/ hour
    University of Southern California · Las Vegas, NV · posted 6 days ago

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