How much does a Physician make in Nevada?

The average Physician salary in Nevada is around $270,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Nevada state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $196,312 annually ($16,359/month).

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

On a $270,000 salary in Nevada, your take-home pay is approximately $196,312/year or $16,359/month. Federal tax: $57,704. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $270,000 a good Physician salary?

$270,000 is a strong salary for a Physician — above the national median. In Nevada, demand for this role is active.

How do Nevada taxes affect Physician salaries?

Nevada levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $270,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 27.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

3% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: Family Doctor, Internist, Specialist, Surgeon, Hospitalist.

How can a Physician 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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Physician Salary in Nevada (2026)

The average Physician in Nevada earns around $270,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $196,312/year ($16,359/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$196,312
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$16,359
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$7,550
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$94/hr
Federal Tax	$57,704
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$15,984
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	27.29%

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Physician Salary Ranges in Nevada

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$195,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$270,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$425,000

/year

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Not all Physicians earn the same — not even close

Nevada's physician market is anchored by University Medical Center UMC Las Vegas (the only NV Level 1 adult trauma + the only NV Level 1 pediatric trauma + ~430+ beds + the substantial UMC-Kerkorian School of Medicine partnership), Sunrise Health System Las Vegas (HCA Healthcare + ~2.2K beds across Sunrise Hospital + MountainView + Southern Hills + the substantial Sunrise Children's Hospital as one of southern NV pediatric anchor), Valley Health System Las Vegas (Universal Health Services UHS + Valley + Spring Valley + Centennial Hills + Desert Springs + Summerlin Hospital), Renown Health Reno (largest NNV system + Renown Regional Medical Center + Renown South Meadows + Renown Children's + UNR School of Medicine teaching), St Rose Dominican Las Vegas (CommonSpirit Health Catholic + ~700+ beds across Siena + Rose de Lima + San Martin), UNLV Kerkorian School of Medicine + UNR School of Medicine + Touro University Nevada Henderson DO (the only NV DO-granting institution + ~135 DOs/yr), plus the substantial post-2020 Las Vegas physician shortage driving substantial NV physician hiring.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

$525,000–$895,000+ bonus

CT surgery at UMC + Sunrise + Renown + St Rose · transplant + complex

Orthopedic Surgeon (post-Sturgis Rally referral)

$485,000–$825,000+ bonus

Ortho at NV major systems · post-LV trauma + sports + Strip premises

Anesthesiologist

$385,000–$565,000+ bonus

Anesthesia at UMC + Sunrise + Valley + Renown + St Rose · OR coverage

Radiologist

$385,000–$625,000+ bonus

Diagnostic + IR at NV major systems · post-2020 imaging volume substantial

Hospitalist / Internal Medicine

$255,000–$395,000+ bonus

Hospitalist at UMC + Sunrise + Valley + Renown · post-2020 LV physician demand

Emergency Medicine

$295,000–$465,000+ bonus

EM at UMC Level 1 + Sunrise + Renown + Strip casino premises ED

Family Medicine / Primary Care

$215,000–$315,000+ bonus

PCP at NV major systems + community health · post-2020 LV PCP shortage

Pediatrician

$195,000–$285,000+ bonus

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

Psychiatrist

$245,000–$355,000+ bonus

Psych at NV major systems + the substantial post-2020 NV behavioral health gap

OB/GYN

$285,000–$425,000+ bonus

OB at UMC + Sunrise + Valley + Renown + St Rose + community

Worth knowing: post-2020 Las Vegas physician shortage + UMC Las Vegas the only NV Level 1 trauma + Sunrise HCA + Valley UHS + Renown Reno tri-anchor is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state Strip metro physician shortage + Level 1 trauma + UNLV Kerkorian + Touro DO anchor and a feature most national physician surveys understate for NV. post-2020 Las Vegas physician shortage (the substantial post-2020 Clark County + Washoe County physician deficit + the substantial post-2020 LV PCP + EM + hospitalist + psych shortage drove substantial NV physician hiring + the substantial post-2020 LV physician compensation premium + the substantial UNLV Kerkorian School of Medicine + UNR School of Medicine + Touro University Nevada DO expanded training pipeline). UMC Las Vegas the only NV Level 1 adult trauma + the only NV Level 1 pediatric trauma + ~430+ beds + the substantial UMC-Kerkorian School of Medicine partnership + the substantial UMC Lions Burn Care Center as the only NV regional burn center. Sunrise HCA Las Vegas + the substantial Sunrise Children's Hospital. Valley Health UHS Las Vegas + Renown Health Reno + the only NNV Level 2 trauma at Renown Regional + UNR School of Medicine teaching. UNLV Kerkorian School of Medicine post-2017 founding + ~75 MDs/yr + Touro Nevada Henderson DO + the only NV DO + ~135 DOs/yr. NV 0% income tax + NV IMLC since 2017 + NV property ~0.55% anchor the NV physician proposition.