Physician Assistant Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median physician assistant in the Columbus area earns $137,550 a year ($66.13 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($135,880) and 4% above the Ohio median ($132,090). Half of the 1,140 physician assistants there earn between $119,930 and $212,220.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $97,820 | $96,460 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $119,930 | $109,780 | $120,670 |
| Median | $137,550 | $132,090 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $212,220 | $150,000 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $212,220 | $210,350 | $190,280 |
| Average | $150,880 | $136,560 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,140 | 4,900 | 162,150 |
Columbus, OH ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- Cleveland, OH: $135,860
- Cincinnati, OH: $128,520
- 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.