Physician Assistants in Ohio
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Projected employment for Physician Assistants in Ohio is growing faster than average.
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Physician Assistants in Ohio earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Physician Assistants Work in Ohio?
In Ohio, there were 4,430 people working as Physician Assistants in the year 2018.
There were 3,050 Physician Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 1,380 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,190 Physician Assistants working in it, which means Ohio has more Physician Assistants than average.
Job Projections for Ohio
Jobs for Physician Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 30.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 37.4%.
Ohio Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 290 annual job openings, and a total of 4,190 jobs for Ohio Physician Assistants in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,600 annual jobs and 145,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Physician Assistants Make in Ohio?
In 2018 wages for Physician Assistants ranged from $72,320 to $140,330 with $105,940 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $34.77 to $67.47. The median hourly rate was $50.94.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $49.4 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.54.
The median salary in Ohio is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Ohio Metros for Physician Assistants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Physician Assistants.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 670 | $107,080 |
| Columbus, OH | 550 | $99,440 |
| Dayton, OH | 410 | $109,700 |
| Toledo, OH | 300 | $93,070 |
| Akron, OH | 200 | $93,700 |
| Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA | 200 | $91,520 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | 150 | $102,980 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | 70 | $102,510 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 70 | $96,330 |
| Lima, OH | 40 | $111,640 |
Top States for Physician Assistants Employment
View the list below to see where most Physician Assistants work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12,060 | $117,060 |
| California | 10,520 | $118,500 |
| Texas | 7,930 | $110,080 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,650 | $97,720 |
| Florida | 6,040 | $104,420 |
| North Carolina | 5,010 | $102,180 |
| Michigan | 4,490 | $108,200 |
| Ohio | 4,430 | $105,940 |
| Massachusetts | 3,720 | $110,110 |
| Georgia | 3,470 | $104,460 |
| Colorado | 3,190 | $103,070 |
| Maryland | 3,040 | $106,940 |
| New Jersey | 2,810 | $120,700 |
| Illinois | 2,670 | $105,660 |
| Virginia | 2,510 | $99,980 |
| Washington | 2,470 | $122,710 |
| Connecticut | 2,300 | $126,320 |
| Arizona | 2,100 | $105,120 |
| Wisconsin | 2,020 | $111,890 |
| Tennessee | 2,010 | $93,010 |
Below are the states where Physician Assistants get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $126,320 |
| Washington | $122,710 |
| Alaska | $120,990 |
| New Jersey | $120,700 |
| Nevada | $119,570 |
| California | $118,500 |
| Wyoming | $118,090 |
| New York | $117,060 |
| Hawaii | $116,230 |
| District of Columbia | $115,460 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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