Medical Assistants Salary in Nevada

Medical assistants in Nevada earn the most in Carson City (average $47,170 a year) and the least in Las Vegas ($43,510), across the 3 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $44,170 and the median at $45,200 for 7,760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in Nevada

Carson City$47,170
Reno$46,240
Las Vegas$43,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Carson City	$47,170	$46,800	$43,470	$40,081	98
Reno	$46,240	$47,010	$42,990	$39,334	101
Las Vegas	$43,510	$44,220	$38,090	$37,140	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Nevada

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9092.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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