Physician Assistants Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $131,310 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.13
10th percentile $101,790
90th percentile $225,690
Employed locally 740
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,790
    25th
    $113,250
    50th (median)
    $131,310
    75th
    $153,170
    90th
    $225,690

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 192% Median Physician Assistants salary is 92% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $131,000
    Columbus, OH $130,730
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $130,730
    Akron, OH $127,740
    Ohio $126,760

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Cleveland, OH is $63.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.39 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $101,790 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $113,250.