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Nevada · BLS SOC 29-1123

Physical Therapist salary in Nevada

Median $119,650 · Top 10% earn $157,040+ · Roughly 2,444 workers in Nevada. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Nevada median
$119,650
$57.52/hr
Top 10%
$157,040
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$81,420
Entry-level range
Real pay
$120,251
CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.5)

Nevada pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for physical therapists — $119,650 versus the national median of $99,710. Real purchasing power is $20,541 above the U.S. average — a clean win. The state employs roughly 2,444 physical therapists.

What drives physical therapist pay in Nevada

Nevada PTs earn the highest medians in the country ($120K+ in Las Vegas), driven by gaming-industry hospital pricing and a chronic shortage.

Top-paying metros in Nevada

Nevada-area metropolitan areas with the highest physical therapist medians.

Nevada metros

10 highest-paying metropolitan areas. Source: BLS OEWS metro tables, May 2024.

Rank Metro Median
1 Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV $119,600
2 Reno, NV $113,800

Nevada ranks #4 of 50 states

Where Nevada sits in the national distribution for physical therapist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Nevada
#2 District of Columbia $120,650 +$1,000
#1 Washington $121,650 +$2,000
#4 Nevada (this page) $119,650 —
#5 California $117,660 −$1,990
#6 Massachusetts $117,660 −$1,990
#7 Alaska $117,660 −$1,990
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Education path for Nevada

The typical path is a doctor of physical therapy (dpt) + state license, taking about 36 months. Tuition ranges from $50,000 (community college) to $175,000 (private accelerated). On the Nevada median of $119,650, payback periods are typically 2 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Physical Therapist salary in Nevada — FAQ

What is the average physical therapist salary in Nevada?
The median physical therapist salary in Nevada is $119,650 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $81,420; the top 10% earn $157,040 or more. About 2,444 people work in this role across the state.
How does Nevada physical therapist pay compare to the national average?
Nevada's median of $119,650 is $19,940 above the U.S. national median of $99,710. After adjusting for Nevada's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.5), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $120,251.
Where does Nevada pay physical therapists the most?
Top-paying metros in Nevada include Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise at $119,600, Reno at $113,800. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.
Is physical therapist a good career in Nevada?
On the data: Nevada employs roughly 2,444 physical therapists, with a median wage of $119,650 and the top decile clearing $157,040. The role is projected to grow +15% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for physical therapists in Nevada?
At the Nevada median of $119,650 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $57.52/hr. The top 10% earn around $75.50/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $39.14/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Nevada-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-1123: Physical Therapists), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Nevada's RPP is 99.5 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.