How much does a physician assistant make in Columbus?
$117,000a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $56.26 an hour or $9,753 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.26
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 320 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,710Median: $117,000Highest 10%: $135,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,710 | $43.13 | |
| 25th | $89,710 | $43.13 | |
| Median | $117,000 | $56.26 | |
| 75th | $124,800 | $60.02 | |
| 90th | $135,000 | $64.90 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Savannah, GA | $125,500 |
| Athens, GA | $125,500 |
| Macon, GA | $122,700 |
| Rome, GA | $122,400 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $121,600 |
| Augusta, GA | $117,200 |
| Atlanta, GA | $111,800 |
| Gainesville, GA | $111,400 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $230,000 |
| Dentist | $196,300 |
| Physician | $191,400 |
| Pediatrician | $182,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $179,400 |
| Pharmacist | $132,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,500 |
| Veterinarian | $99,840 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,300 |
| Occupational Therapist | $94,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $56.26 ($117,000 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $117,000 against $135,900 nationally, 14% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $115,400, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for physician assistant pay?
320 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,000 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.