salary$128,520 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$179,120per year
Jobs in the area920people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Cincinnati?
Cheap. Rent of $1,379 a month takes 12.9% 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 Cincinnati, OH?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN area is $128,520 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $68,300 and $179,120.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Cincinnati?
Typical rent of $1,379 a month takes 12.9% 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 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area.