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What to Pay a Physician Assistant in Las Vegas, NV (2026)

Last updated: May 15, 2026 Built for: Total Rewards, Comp, HR Sample: BLS OEWS + disclosed-range postings
Market Median
$130,000
base, annual
Competitive Range
$113K–$150K
25th–75th percentile
YoY Movement
+3.8%
trailing 12 months
Days to Fill
~32
Las Vegas metro average
To hire a Physician Assistant in Las Vegas at market, plan on a base salary range of $113,000 to $150,000, with $130,000 as the midpoint. To attract candidates in a market where average time-to-fill runs 32 days, expect to lead at $150K–$172K plus a sign-on bonus, common in skilled nursing settings. Nevada does not currently require pay range disclosure in job postings.

How to set your PA pay range in Las Vegas

Three pay positions, modeled against current Las Vegas market data. Pick the one that matches your comp philosophy and the role's strategic value.

Lag Market
Pay Below Median
$99K–$113K
Workable in non-acute settings with strong non-cash differentiation. Expect longer fill times and turnover ~1.4× the Las Vegas average.
Match Market — recommended
Pay at Median
$123.2K–$138K
Default for most Las Vegas employers. Competitive enough to fill in ~32 days. A range width of ~30% (min $113,000 to max $150,000) keeps compa-ratio movement smooth across a PA's typical 8–12 year tenure.
Lead Market
Pay Above Median
$142K–$172K
Use for hard-to-fill specialties (wound care, IV therapy, bilingual), 24/7 SNF roles, or when speed-to-hire trumps budget. Reduces fill time by 35–45% on average.

PA salary percentile distribution in Las Vegas, NV

Where the Las Vegas market actually sits for PA base pay.

10th $99K
25th $113K
Median $130K
75th $150K
90th $172K

Most Las Vegas employers building a range for this role anchor the midpoint to the market median ($130,000) and set range width at 30–35% — a min of $113,000 and a max of $150,000. This keeps the band wide enough for experience-based progression without concentrating range penetration at the cap.

Nevada pay transparency compliance for PA job postings

What you must post when hiring a PA in Nevada.

Not required statewide. Nevada has no statewide pay transparency law. Posting a range is optional — but roughly half of healthcare employers in the market now disclose ranges voluntarily, and candidates increasingly skip postings without one.

For a PA role in Las Vegas, a compliant good-faith range looks like $113,000 to $150,000. No statutory requirement applies, but if you disclose voluntarily, post a good-faith range of $113,000–$150,000 rather than a single number — it screens out misaligned candidates and reduces offer-stage fallout.

Top PA employers in Las Vegas — who you're competing against

Top healthcare employers hiring PAs in the Las Vegas metro and what they're posting.

Employer Type Disclosed Range Sign-on Bonus
Sunrise Health System (HCA) Health system $122K–$153K Very common ($8K–$15K)
Valley Health System (UHS) Health system $122K–$153K Very common ($8K–$15K)
Dignity Health Nevada / CommonSpirit Health system $122K–$153K Very common ($8K–$15K)
University Medical Center Public / Level I trauma $122K–$153K Very common ($8K–$15K)
Kaiser Permanente Integrated health system $122K–$153K Very common ($8K–$15K)

PA talent supply and hiring difficulty in Las Vegas

How hard is it to fill a PA role in Las Vegas.

~32
Avg Days to Fill
~1,040
Active Postings
~3,900
Las Vegas PA Workforce
Tight
Supply : Demand

Las Vegas PA market anchored by hospital systems, urgent care networks, and specialty practices. Surgical PA and emergency medicine PA command specialty premiums.

Skill premiums PA candidates command in Las Vegas, NV

Skill / Credential Pay Premium Demand Signal
Surgical PA (CAQ-CV, CAQ-Ortho) +10–15% Very high
Emergency medicine PA +8–13% Very high
Bilingual Spanish +4–7% High
DEA prescriptive authority Required Standard

PA total compensation in Las Vegas — what candidates expect beyond base

Total rewards mix for PAs in Las Vegas. "Prevalence" reflects share of Las Vegas disclosed-range postings including each element.

Component Typical Value Prevalence in Las Vegas Postings
Base salary $130,000 (median) 100%
Productivity bonus (RVU-based) $13K–$36K ~62%
Sign-on bonus $9K–$21K ~64%
Loan repayment (FQHCs) $25K–$50K total ~22%
CME allowance $3,000–$5,500/yr ~90%
Estimated total comp benchmark ~$153K–$182K —

Shift differentials and sign-on bonuses are typically table stakes rather than differentiators. Tuition reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge programs is increasingly the lever that wins competitive offers, particularly for early-career candidates.

PA pay by setting in Las Vegas — SNF, hospital, clinic, home health

Where the PA range splits by employer type in the Las Vegas metro.

Setting Median Competitive Range Hiring Difficulty
Primary care $117,000 $104K–$133K Moderate
Hospital (hospitalist) $138,000 $122K–$156K Very high
Surgical PA $151,000 $135K–$172K Very high
Emergency medicine $143,000 $127K–$161K Very high
Urgent care $122,000 $109K–$138K Moderate

FAQ: hiring a Physician Assistant in Las Vegas, NV

Market median is $130,000 for base pay. To match market, set a range with the midpoint at $130,000 — typically $113,000 to $150,000. To lead the market, plan on $150K–$172K base plus a sign-on bonus.
No statewide law requires a posted range in Nevada. Disclosing one voluntarily — a good-faith range such as $113,000–$150,000 — is increasingly the market norm and improves application rates.
$117,000 falls below the Las Vegas market median of $130,000 — roughly at the 25th–50th percentile locally. Acceptable in SNF or physician office settings where the candidate pool is deeper; below-market for hospital or specialty roles.
Roughly 64% of Las Vegas PA postings include a sign-on bonus ($9K–$21K). Surgical and EM specialties command highest premiums.
Average fill time is approximately 32 days in the Las Vegas metro. Roles paid above the 75th percentile ($150K+) fill in roughly 18–22 days. Roles below the 25th percentile ($113K) commonly take 45+ days and have elevated turnover within the first 90 days.
By Las Vegas-metro posting volume: Sunrise Health System (HCA), Valley Health System (UHS), Dignity Health Nevada / CommonSpirit, University Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente lead the pack.
A 30–35% range width (min to max) is standard for PA in Las Vegas — for example, $113,000 to $150,000. Narrower than 25% compresses progression and creates compa-ratio pressure within 18 months.
No. Nevada has no pay transparency law covering internal or external postings. Note that remote roles open to candidates in states like Colorado or California may still trigger those states' disclosure requirements.

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Data refreshed May 15, 2026. Next scheduled update: August 15, 2026.
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