Physician Assistant Salary in Ohio: $136,745 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Ohio's 67 metropolitan areas, the average median physician assistant pay sits at $136,745/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1071. Because Ohio sits at BEA RPP 90.7 (9% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $150,766 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Beavercreek ($138,616), Dayton ($138,400), Columbus ($137,550).
In Ohio, the average median salary for physician assistants in 2026 is projected to be $136,745, which is slightly below the national median of $140,391, representing a 2.6% difference. There is a significant salary range across various cities, with Beavercreek leading at $143,218, while Springfield has the lowest projection at $121,742, creating a gap of $21,476. This disparity is influenced by factors such as local demand for healthcare services, cost of living, and specific employment opportunities in different regions. Ohio's state licensing requirements and scope of practice laws allow physician assistants to work under physician supervision, which can vary by facility and specialty. Demand for physician assistants is driven by an increasing focus on preventative care and a growing aging population. With a projected growth rate of 3.32% annually, the job market for physician assistants in Ohio appears healthy, with a total of 4,932 professionals expected to be employed across the state. Top cities for employment opportunities include Beavercreek, Dayton at $142,995, Columbus at $142,117, Kettering at $141,067, and Cleveland at $140,371. These cities reflect a strong demand for PAs, making them ideal locations for career advancement in this field.
Ohio Physician Assistant Salary Range
Overall salary range in Ohio: $47,579 (lowest entry-level) to $237,233 (highest top earner)
Ohio vs National Average
Ohio physician assistants earn 2.6% less than the national median ($-3,646/year difference).
Ohio Physician Assistant Salary Distribution (2026)
Physician Assistant salaries in Ohio range from $97,050 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $195,772 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $136,745. The Ohio median is $3,646 below the US national median of $140,391. The average hourly rate is $65.74/hr. Approximately 4,932 physician assistants are employed across 67 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$107,503
2025 BLS Actual
$132,351
2026 Current Est.
$136,745
2019–2027 Growth
+31.4%
Salary Trajectory for Physician Assistants in Ohio (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.32% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $107,503 | Actual |
| 2020 | $108,999 | Actual |
| 2021 | $106,446 | Actual |
| 2022 | $113,771 | Actual |
| 2023 | $118,708 | Actual |
| 2024 | $125,334 | Actual |
| 2025 | $132,351 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $136,745 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $141,285 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Ohio metropolitan area, the median physician assistant salary grew 23.1% from $107,503 (2019) to $132,351 (2025). At a 3.32% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $141,285 by 2027 — a total increase of $33,782 (31.42%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Ohio metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 3.32% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Ohio
Lowest Paying Cities in Ohio
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Springfield | $121,742 |
| Solon | $122,038 |
| Centerville | $122,059 |
| Avon Lake | $122,328 |
| Wadsworth | $122,418 |
Best Value Cities for Physician Assistants in Ohio
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Ohio cities offer the most purchasing power for physician assistants.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek | $143,218 | 90.7 | $157,903 |
| Kettering | $141,067 | 90.7 | $155,531 |
| Dayton | $142,995 | 92.694 | $154,266 |
| Cleveland | $140,371 | 93.923 | $149,453 |
| Columbus | $142,117 | 95.469 | $148,862 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Ohio
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $97,050 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $136,745 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $195,772 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Ohio metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 67 Cities in Ohio
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beavercreek | $143,218 |
| 2 | Dayton | $142,995 |
| 3 | Columbus | $142,117 |
| 4 | Kettering | $141,067 |
| 5 | Cleveland | $140,371 |
| 6 | Toledo | $136,103 |
| 7 | Akron | $135,329 |
| 8 | Lorain | $134,220 |
| 9 | Parma | $133,851 |
| 10 | Cuyahoga Falls | $133,304 |
| 11 | Hamilton | $132,842 |
| 12 | Cincinnati | $132,787 |
| 13 | Lakewood | $132,116 |
| 14 | Sandusky | $131,961 |
| 15 | Bowling Green | $131,941 |
| 16 | Lancaster | $131,899 |
| 17 | Zanesville | $131,889 |
| 18 | Westlake | $131,663 |
| 19 | Middletown | $131,611 |
| 20 | Grove City | $131,230 |
| 21 | Delaware | $131,127 |
| 22 | Gahanna | $131,106 |
| 23 | Westerville | $131,024 |
| 24 | Huber Heights | $130,714 |
| 25 | North Ridgeville | $130,612 |
| 26 | Canton | $130,483 |
| 27 | North Royalton | $130,426 |
| 28 | North Olmsted | $129,962 |
| 29 | Reynoldsburg | $129,736 |
| 30 | Strongsville | $129,303 |
| 31 | Lima | $129,253 |
| 32 | Warren | $129,061 |
| 33 | Youngstown | $128,747 |
| 34 | Massillon | $128,714 |
| 35 | Brunswick | $128,499 |
| 36 | Wooster | $128,499 |
| 37 | Elyria | $128,299 |
| 38 | Shaker Heights | $128,038 |
| 39 | Medina | $127,954 |
| 40 | Dublin | $127,541 |
| 41 | Fairfield | $127,531 |
| 42 | Mentor | $127,397 |
| 43 | Mason | $126,841 |
| 44 | Avon | $126,682 |
| 45 | Marion | $126,490 |
| 46 | Stow | $126,479 |
| 47 | Newark | $126,408 |
| 48 | Findlay | $126,274 |
| 49 | Green | $126,078 |
| 50 | Barberton | $126,078 |
| 51 | Austintown | $126,027 |
| 52 | Cleveland Heights | $126,006 |
| 53 | Upper Arlington | $125,841 |
| 54 | Xenia | $125,841 |
| 55 | Hilliard | $125,687 |
| 56 | Oxford | $125,294 |
| 57 | Chillicothe | $125,024 |
| 58 | Perrysburg | $124,565 |
| 59 | Trotwood | $124,525 |
| 60 | Mansfield | $124,284 |
| 61 | Athens | $123,207 |
| 62 | Tiffin | $122,518 |
| 63 | Wadsworth | $122,418 |
| 64 | Avon Lake | $122,328 |
| 65 | Centerville | $122,059 |
| 66 | Solon | $122,038 |
| 67 | Springfield | $121,742 |
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Written by Jessica Tran, MPAS, PA-C
Career Analyst
Jessica has 10 years of experience as a physician assistant. Her specialty is cardiology in an outpatient setting.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 3.32% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 physician assistant compensation across Ohio. State averages are employment-weighted across 67 metro areas — larger metro areas with more physician assistantscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.32%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for physician assistants (SOC 29-1071).
Compiled and verified by Jessica Tran, MPAS, PA-C, a licensed physician assistant with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov