salary$135,860 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Cleveland, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,060per year
Top pay (top 10%)$229,610per year
Jobs in the area750people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Cleveland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,277 a month takes 11.3% 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 Cleveland, OH?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Cleveland, OH area is $135,860 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $105,060 and $229,610.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Cleveland?
Typical rent of $1,277 a month takes 11.3% 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 Cleveland, OH metro area.