How much does a Physician make in Nevada?

BLS puts the average Physician pay in Nevada at $242,460 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 $178,232 annually ($14,853/month).

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

On a $242,460 salary in Nevada, your take-home pay is approximately $178,232/year or $14,853/month. Federal tax: $48,891. State tax: $0. FICA: $15,337.

Is $242,460 a good Physician salary?

$242,460 is the BLS average Physician pay in Nevada, 5% below the US average of $255,820 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Nevada earn between $208,000 and $284,950.

How do Nevada taxes affect Physician salaries?

Nevada levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $242,460 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.5%.

What are the career growth prospects for Physicians?

In Nevada, the top 10% earn over $326,860 and the bottom 10% under $134,730 (BLS, May 2025). 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)

Average Physician pay in Nevada

$242,460/year

≈ $117/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $208,000–$284,950

US average: $255,820

Source: BLS, May 2025 · Family Medicine Physicians

After tax (single filer)

$178,232/year

$14,853/month · effective tax rate 26.49%

Federal $48,891
FICA $15,337
Take-home

Pay by role in Nevada

Cardiothoracic Surgeon$525,000–$895,000+ bonus
Orthopedic Surgeon (post-Sturgis Rally referral)$485,000–$825,000+ bonus
Anesthesiologist$385,000–$565,000+ bonus
Radiologist$385,000–$625,000+ bonus
Hospitalist / Internal Medicine$255,000–$395,000+ bonus
Emergency Medicine$295,000–$465,000+ bonus

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$178,232
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$14,853
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$6,855
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$86/hr
Federal Tax	$48,891
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$15,337
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.49%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

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.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Physicians 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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