salary$130,980 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Akron, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,960per year
Jobs in the area400people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Akron?
Cheap. Rent of $1,129 a month takes 10.3% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Akron, OH?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Akron, OH area is $130,980 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $104,130 and $163,960.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Akron?
Typical rent of $1,129 a month takes 10.3% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Akron, OH metro area.