How much does a Physical Therapist make in Nevada?

BLS puts the average Physical Therapist pay in Nevada at $120,700 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Nevada, after federal taxes, FICA, and Nevada state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $93,742 annually ($7,812/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Physical Therapist in Nevada?

On a $120,700 salary in Nevada, your take-home pay is approximately $93,742/year or $7,812/month. Federal tax: $17,724. State tax: $0. FICA: $9,234.

Is $120,700 a good Physical Therapist salary?

$120,700 is the BLS average Physical Therapist pay in Nevada, 15% above the US average of $105,280 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Nevada earn between $98,100 and $134,420.

How do Nevada taxes affect Physical Therapist salaries?

Nevada levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $120,700 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 22.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physical Therapists?

In Nevada, the top 10% earn over $190,620 and the bottom 10% under $86,260 (BLS, May 2025). 15% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Sports PT, Orthopedic PT, Neurological PT, Pediatric PT, PT Assistant.

How can a Physical Therapist in Nevada reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Physical Therapist Salary in Nevada (2026)

Average Physical Therapist pay in Nevada

$120,700/year

≈ $58/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $98,100–$134,420

US average: $105,280

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$93,742/year

$7,812/month · effective tax rate 22.33%

Federal $17,724
FICA $9,234
Take-home

Pay by role in Nevada

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)$92,000–$148,000+ bonus
Sr Sports Medicine PT (Raiders / Golden Knights)$95,000–$152,000+ bonus
Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)$82,000–$118,000+ bonus
Sr Hand Therapist CHT$92,000–$145,000+ bonus
Sr Pediatric PT$82,000–$118,000+ bonus
Sr Travel PT (Las Vegas / Reno)$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$93,742
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,812
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,605
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$45/hr
Federal Tax	$17,724
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$9,234
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.33%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Physical Therapists earn the same — not even close

Nevada's physical therapist market is anchored by University Medical Center UMC Las Vegas + Sunrise Health System HCA + Valley Health System UHS + Renown Health Reno + St Rose Dominican + the substantial post-2017 Vegas mass casualty + post-Strip premises + post-Sturgis Rally orthopedic rehab referral, Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium + Vegas Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena + Las Vegas Aces WNBA + post-2024 A's pending sports medicine PT, post-2020 NV outpatient ortho cluster (the substantial Vegas + Reno post-2020 outpatient PT clinic expansion + Concentra + Athletico + Physiotherapy Associates + the substantial NV cash-pay PT), UNR Department of Physical Therapy (the substantial NV in-state DPT) + Touro University Nevada Henderson DPT (the only NV second DPT) + UNLV School of Allied Health Sciences post-2024 DPT in development + the substantial NV PT pipeline.

Sr Outpatient Ortho PT / DPT (Cash-Pay)

$92,000–$148,000+ bonus

Outpatient ortho · the substantial post-2020 NV cash-pay PT + private practice

Sr Sports Medicine PT (Raiders / Golden Knights)

$95,000–$152,000+ bonus

Sports med PT · Raiders + Golden Knights + Aces + UNLV + UNR athletics

Sr Inpatient Rehab PT (Acute / Rehab Hospital)

$82,000–$118,000+ bonus

Inpatient at UMC + Sunrise + Renown + Encompass + Select rehab

Sr Hand Therapist CHT

$92,000–$145,000+ bonus

CHT at NV ortho practice + post-Strip premises + post-Sturgis hand

Sr Pediatric PT

$82,000–$118,000+ bonus

Peds PT at Sunrise Children + UMC peds + Renown Children + community

Sr Travel PT (Las Vegas / Reno)

$98,000–$148,000+ bonus

Travel PT · post-2020 NV travel premium + crisis rates + the substantial

Sr Geriatric PT (Acute Care / SNF)

$78,000–$112,000+ bonus

Acute + SNF + LTACH PT · post-2020 NV aging population

Sr Clinical Specialist / Sports Specialist

$92,000–$135,000+ bonus

OCS + SCS + COMT cert · NV major systems + private practice lead

Mid-Level PT / DPT (3-6 yrs)

$72,000–$95,000+ bonus

Functional PT at NV major systems · transitioning to senior band

New Grad PT / DPT

$68,000–$82,000+ bonus

NV new grad · UNR DPT + Touro Nevada DPT + UNLV DPT pipeline

Worth knowing: Las Vegas Raiders + Golden Knights + Aces + post-Sturgis Rally + post-Strip premises sports medicine + orthopedic rehab tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state pro sports + premises + Sturgis rehab PT anchor and a feature most national PT surveys understate for NV. Las Vegas Raiders Allegiant Stadium (post-2020 Raiders move from Oakland + the substantial Raiders sports medicine PT) + Vegas Golden Knights T-Mobile Arena (post-2017 NHL expansion + the substantial Golden Knights sports med PT) + Las Vegas Aces WNBA (the substantial post-2018 Aces move from San Antonio + the substantial Aces back-to-back WNBA championship 2022 + 2023) + post-2024 A's relocation pending. post-Sturgis Motorcycle Rally + post-Strip premises (the substantial NV orthopedic + trauma referral from SD + WY + UT + AZ + ID Sturgis fallout + Strip premises slip-and-fall + entertainment industry overuse). post-2020 NV outpatient ortho cluster + the substantial post-2020 NV cash-pay PT + the substantial post-2020 NV travel PT market. UMC + Sunrise + Valley + Renown + St Rose acute + outpatient PT. UNR DPT + Touro Nevada Henderson DPT + UNLV DPT in development. NV 0% income tax + NV PT Compact since 2019 + NV property ~0.55% anchor the NV PT proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physical Therapists in Nevada and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (Nevada levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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