Physician Assistants Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $130,730 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $62.85
10th percentile $100,060
90th percentile $173,460
Employed locally 850
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,060
    25th
    $109,690
    50th (median)
    $130,730
    75th
    $137,140
    90th
    $173,460

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 164% Median Physician Assistants salary is 64% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $130,730
    Akron, OH $127,740
    Ohio $126,760

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Columbus, OH is $62.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.03 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Columbus, OH is 1.9% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $100,060 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,690.