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Physician Assistant Salary in Ohio (2026)
$63.51 per hour · take-home ≈ $98,633/year ($8,219/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 34th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 4,900 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $132,090 a year — though pay ranges from $96,460 for newcomers to $210,350 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $96,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $109,780 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $132,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $150,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $210,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,900 Physician Assistant jobs in Ohio (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Physician Assistant salary of $132,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $98,633 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $132,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,436 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,105 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,916 |
| Take-home (annual) | $98,633 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $8,219 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Ohio paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Ohio?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Ohio is $132,090 per year ($63.51 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $109,780 and $150,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $132,090, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $98,633 per year ($8,219 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 4,900 Physician Assistant jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.