How much does a physician make in Columbus?
$214,800a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $103.25 an hour or $17,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $103.25
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 279 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 3,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,830Median: $214,800Highest 10%: $465,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,830 | $34.05 | |
| 25th | $105,600 | $50.77 | |
| Median | $214,800 | $103.25 | |
| 75th | $365,600 | $175.77 | |
| 90th | $465,100 | $223.62 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Mansfield, OH | $478,000 |
| Springfield, OH | $374,300 |
| Canton, OH | $372,500 |
| Wheeling, WV | $321,800 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $315,600 |
| Dayton, OH | $315,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $302,500 |
| Akron, OH | $293,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $277,900 |
| Youngstown, OH | $265,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $248,400 |
| Weirton, WV | $238,000 |
| Sandusky, OH | $209,200 |
| Lima, OH | $208,000 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $179,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $103.25 ($214,800 a year).
Do physicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $214,800 against $265,900 nationally, 19% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $297,400, so Columbus pays 28% less.
Where does Columbus rank for physician pay?
279 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $465,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.