Physician Assistants Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $127,740 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.41
10th percentile $102,410
90th percentile $157,290
Employed locally 310
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,410
    25th
    $106,410
    50th (median)
    $127,740
    75th
    $136,250
    90th
    $157,290

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 179% Median Physician Assistants salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $136,280
    Cleveland, OH $131,310
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $131,000
    Columbus, OH $130,730
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $130,730
    Ohio $126,760

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,710
    Physicians, All Other$213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,690
    Pharmacists$134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Akron, OH is $61.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.83 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Akron, OH is 4.1% below the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Akron?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $102,410 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,410.