PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Nurse Practitioner - Physician Assistant
BrightSpring Health Services · Indianapolis, IN
$100k–$120k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Columbus, IN
Physician Assistants in the Columbus area earn a median of $60.48 per hour, about $125,790 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $57.37 and $77.35. That ranks 215th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 160th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
- $60.48median pay per hour, Columbus
- $57–$77typical range per hour
- 40physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Columbus, IN
The metro median is 5% below the Indiana statewide median of $63.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 40 physician assistants employed in the Columbus metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.27 | $104,560 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $57.37 | $119,330 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.48 | $125,790 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $77.35 | $160,890 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $92.68 | $192,770 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 215th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 9 Indiana metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physician Assistants (SOC 29-1071), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 75.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.48 median hour buys what $65.03 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,177
- Per year: $108,864
- Per month: $9,072
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physician assistant assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Hospitals in Columbus
CMS lists 1 hospital in Columbus, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Regional Hospital Columbus, IN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood, IN | 29 mi | $62.95/hr | 68,175 |
| Bloomington, IN | 33 mi | $57.71/hr | 79,986 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 41 mi | $62.95/hr | 891,484 |
| Fishers, IN | 52 mi | $62.95/hr | 103,986 |
| Carmel, IN | 54 mi | $62.95/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 57 mi | $62.95/hr | 75,239 |
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License and tax basics in Indiana
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Columbus, IN?
Physician Assistants in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $60.48 per hour, about $125,790 a year. The middle half earn between $57.37 and $77.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 160th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Columbus?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Columbus, led by Columbus Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Columbus as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Columbus?
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Your PA pay reportColumbus, IN · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- IU Health Care AssociatesIndianapolis, IN · 1 wage offer$111.00/ hr$111–$111
- Indiana University IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN · 1 wage offer$111.00/ hr$111–$111
- Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians, Inc.Muncie, IN · 1 wage offer$82.69/ hr$83–$83
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$83Median$111.00High$111
3 employer-reported wage offers for PA in federal filings in Indiana, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 1 PA roles
- Nurse Practitioner - Physician AssistantPermanent$100k–$120k/ year
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