verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Ohio

Median Annual in Ohio
$132,090/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.51/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Ohio

groups Employed in OH
4,900
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$142,378 #22 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Ohio, explained

Physician assistants in Ohio earn a median of $132,090 per year ($63.51 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $96,460, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $210,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Ohio.

Is $132,090 good pay in Ohio?

Adjusted for Ohio's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $132,090 is worth about $142,378 in national buying power — ranking Ohio #22 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Ohio

Entry level (10th pct)
$96,460
$46.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$132,090
$63.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$210,350
$101.13/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OH
Ohio (here) $132,090 $142,378
Indiana $132,050 $141,489 +$40
Michigan $131,510 $136,681 +$580
West Virginia $128,610 $143,703 +$3,480
Pennsylvania $127,070 $130,232 +$5,020
Kentucky $120,760 $133,941 +$11,330

Physician Assistant in Ohio: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Ohio?

Physician assistants in Ohio earn a median of $132,090 per year ($63.51 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Ohio pay physician assistants well?

At $132,090, Ohio pays 3% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 4,900 work in the state.

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