salary$138,400 a year$67 an hour · median pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,680per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Dayton?
Cheap. Rent of $1,140 a month takes 9.9% 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 Dayton, OH?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH area is $138,400 a year ($67 an hour). Most earn between $104,900 and $173,680.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Dayton?
Typical rent of $1,140 a month takes 9.9% 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 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area.