How much does a physician make in Columbus?
$285,300a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $137.15 an hour or $23,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $137.15
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,630Median: $285,300Highest 10%: $445,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,630 | $47.90 | |
| 25th | $227,400 | $109.31 | |
| Median | $285,300 | $137.15 | |
| 75th | $339,900 | $163.41 | |
| 90th | $445,200 | $214.04 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Cincinnati, OH | $317,900 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
| 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 $137.15 ($285,300 a year).
Do physicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $285,300 against $312,400 nationally, 9% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $309,500, so Columbus pays 8% less.
Where does Columbus rank for physician pay?
22 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $445,200 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.