How much does a physician assistant make in Columbus?
$137,600a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $66.13 an hour or $11,460 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.13
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,820Median: $137,600Highest 10%: $212,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,820 | $47.03 | |
| 25th | $119,900 | $57.66 | |
| Median | $137,600 | $66.13 | |
| 75th | $212,200 | $102.03 | |
| 90th | $212,200 | $102.03 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Dayton, OH | $138,400 |
| Cleveland, OH | $135,900 |
| 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 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 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $66.13 ($137,600 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $137,600 against $135,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $132,100, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for physician assistant pay?
92 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $97,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,200 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.