Physician Assistant salary in Ohio
What physician assistants earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$132,090$63.51 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$109,780 – $150,000Top 10%: $210,350+
Jobs4,9000.85× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Ohio cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $137,550 | $66.13 | 1,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $128,520 | $61.79 | 920 |
| Cleveland, OH | $135,860 | $65.32 | 750 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $138,400 | $66.54 | 510 |
| Akron, OH | $130,980 | $62.97 | 400 |
| Toledo, OH | $131,730 | $63.33 | 280 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $125,690 | $60.43 | 210 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $124,610 | $59.91 | 150 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $126,290 | $60.72 | 130 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $140,220 | $67.41 | 120 |
| Lima, OH | $125,100 | $60.15 | 110 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $128,910 | $61.98 | 100 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $127,320 | $61.21 | 90 |
| Mansfield, OH | $120,290 | $57.83 | 60 |
| Springfield, OH | $117,830 | $56.65 | 50 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $119,070 | $57.25 | 50 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $126,770 | $60.95 | 50 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $127,580 | $61.34 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
South Dakota · $133,200 Nebraska · $133,040 Indiana · $132,050 Illinois · $131,950 Michigan · $131,510 Maine · $131,170
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Ohio?
Physician Assistants in Ohio earned a median of $132,090 a year ($63.51 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $109,780 to $150,000.
Where in Ohio do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH at $138,400.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.