SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapists — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 2 metro areas compared
In Las Vegas, NV the median wage for Physical Therapists is $116,480 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $102,760.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Las Vegas, NV the median wage for Physical Therapists is $116,480 a year, which is 13.4% higher than the national figure of $102,760. Half of workers earn between $97,790 and $136,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $86,260 and the ninetieth at $190,700.
The area has 1,530 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Carson City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $120,810. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 42nd of 602 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,260 | −16.1% |
| 25th | $97,790 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $116,480 | +13.4% |
| 75th | $136,630 | +33.0% |
| 90th | $190,700 | +85.6% |
| Mean | $122,830 | +19.5% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carson City | $120,810 | 50 | |
| 2 | Reno | $106,840 | 360 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $116,480 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$116,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,480US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $116,480 a year, 13.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $86,260 to $190,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Carson City, at $120,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapists in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $116,480, or $56.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,760, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 13.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Las Vegas, NV earns more than $190,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $86,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Carson City, at $120,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,530 jobs in this occupation in Las Vegas, NV. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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