How much does a physician assistant make in Cleveland?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $65.32 an hour or $11,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.32
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,100Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $229,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,100 | $50.51 | |
| 25th | $117,400 | $56.43 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.32 | |
| 75th | $148,300 | $71.30 | |
| 90th | $229,600 | $110.39 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Dayton, OH | $138,400 |
| Columbus, OH | $137,600 |
| Toledo, OH | $131,700 |
| Akron, OH | $131,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $128,500 |
| Wheeling, WV | $126,800 |
| Canton, OH | $126,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $125,700 |
| Lima, OH | $125,100 |
| Youngstown, OH | $124,600 |
| Mansfield, OH | $120,300 |
| Weirton, WV | $119,100 |
| Springfield, OH | $117,800 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Neurologist | $383,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $324,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $323,500 |
| Orthodontist | $318,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $271,800 |
| Physician | $248,400 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $65.32 ($135,900 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Cleveland than the national average?
Yes: $135,900 against $135,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $132,100, so Cleveland pays 3% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for physician assistant pay?
108 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $229,600 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.