Physician Assistant Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median physician assistant in the Cincinnati area earns $128,520 a year ($61.79 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($135,880) and 3% below the Ohio median ($132,090). Half of the 920 physician assistants there earn between $98,640 and $145,710.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,300 | $96,460 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $98,640 | $109,780 | $120,670 |
| Median | $128,520 | $132,090 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $145,710 | $150,000 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $179,120 | $210,350 | $190,280 |
| Average | $122,750 | $136,560 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 920 | 4,900 | 162,150 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Columbus, OH: $137,550
- Cleveland, OH: $135,860
- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.