How much does a physician assistant make in Columbus?
$124,500a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Columbus, IN metro area. That is $59.84 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.84
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 287 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,800Median: $124,500Highest 10%: $170,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| 25th | $122,600 | $58.92 | |
| Median | $124,500 | $59.84 | |
| 75th | $153,900 | $74.00 | |
| 90th | $170,600 | $82.02 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Lafayette, IN | $133,100 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $132,000 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $131,400 |
| Louisville, KY | $130,800 |
| South Bend, IN | $129,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $128,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $127,900 |
| Bloomington, IN | $123,900 |
| Evansville, IN | $123,400 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $369,300 |
| Pharmacist | $137,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,800 |
| Physical Therapist | $96,400 |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,810 |
| Registered Nurse | $77,030 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $62,400 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $49,270 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $40,990 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $38,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, IN metro area is $59.84 ($124,500 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $124,500 against $135,900 nationally, 8% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $132,100, so Columbus pays 6% less.
Where does Columbus rank for physician assistant pay?
287 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,600 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.