This page provides you with a complete overview of the Medical Assisting field in the state of Nevada. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Medical Assistant and more.
Average Salary of a Nevada Medical Assistant
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Medical Assistant was $29,000 vs the national salary of $38,000. A Medical Assistant in Nevada saw a healthy number of companies featuring over 1,046 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship while the most common level of experience required for these jobs was Mid Level.
| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nevada Medical Assistant | $29,000  |
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Average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, North Vista Hospital, CSL Behring, Universal Health Services, and Renown Regional Medical Center offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
Additional Salaries by Assistant Type
In this section explore additional details on the following specialities:
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Medical Administration Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Nursing Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Pediatric Medical Assistant
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Respiratory Care Assistant
- Veterinarian Assistant
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Clinical Medical Assistant | $29,000 |
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Average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Clinical Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were HealthSouth, Universal Health Services, InSearch Medical, UnitedHealth Group, and SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, and Internship with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Dental Assistant | $45,000 |
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Average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Dental Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Fundamental, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Five Guys Careers, RehabCare Group, and HealthSouth offering Full-time, Part-time, Commission, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Medical Administration Assistant | $31,000 |
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Average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Medical Administration Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Atria Senior Living, CSL Behring, Envision Healthcare, Renown Regional Medical Center, and Grifols: US offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Medical Laboratory Assistant | $22,000 |
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Average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Medical Laboratory Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CSL Plasma, Universal Health Services, SAINT MARY'S MEDICAL GROUP, Valley Hospital Medical Center, and University Health System Nevada offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Nursing Assistant | $38,000 |
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Average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Nursing Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were North Vista Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center, Universal Health Services, SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, and PETSMART offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Patient Care Assistant | $44,000 |
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Average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Patient Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, Universal Health Services, North Vista Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center, and SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Pediatric Medical Assistant | $45,000 |
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Average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Pediatric Medical Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, Carson Medical Group, Renown Regional Medical Center, Renown South Meadows Medical Center, and Renown Medical Group (Reno) offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Physical Therapy Assistant | $45,000 |
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Average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Physical Therapy Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were HealthSouth, EmpRes Healthcare, InSearch Medical, Reliant Rehabilitation, and Select Physical Therapy offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Respiratory Care Assistant | $44,000 |
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Average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Respiratory Care Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were UnitedHealth Group, Universal Health Services, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, and Fresenius Medical Care offering Full-time and Part-time with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Veterinarian Assistant | $20,000 |
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Average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Veterinarian Assistant salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Banfield Pet Hospital, HCM Force, A Plus Animal Hospital, and Pet Medical Center offering Full-time and Part-time with Entry Level required.
Top Employers of Nevada Medical Assistant’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,046 jobs for a Nevada Medical Assistant with most employers looking for Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* |
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| UnitedHealth Group | 72 jobs |
| North Vista Hospital | 51 jobs |
| CSL Behring | 51 jobs |
| Universal Health Services | 45 jobs |
| Renown Regional Medical Center | 31 jobs |
| CSL Plasma | 28 jobs |
| HealthCare Partners | 23 jobs |
| Ambulatory | 22 jobs |
| Kindred At Home | 18 jobs |
| Henderson Hospital | 16 jobs |
| Quest Diagnostics | 15 jobs |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 15 jobs |
| VHS Consolidated | 14 jobs |
| SAINT MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 13 jobs |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical Center | 10 jobs |
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,046 Medical Assistant jobs in Nevada.
| City | # Jobs Available* |
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| Las Vegas, NV | 224 jobs |
| Reno, NV | 109 jobs |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 55 jobs |
| Nevada | 34 jobs |
| Henderson, NV | 16 jobs |
Get More Information
- Medical Assistance – Nevada Department of Health and Human
- Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
- License Verification – Nevada
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
