salary$117,030 a year$56 an hour · median pay in the Columbus, GA-AL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$89,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,990per year
Jobs in the area80people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Columbus?
Cheap. Rent of $1,314 a month takes 13.5% 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 Columbus, GA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Columbus, GA-AL area is $117,030 a year ($56 an hour). Most earn between $89,710 and $134,990.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Columbus?
Typical rent of $1,314 a month takes 13.5% 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 Columbus, GA-AL metro area.