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Physician Assistant: Cardiology
Akron Children's Hospital · Akron, OH
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Physician Assistant jobs in Akron, OH
Pay for physician assistants in the Akron area centers on $61.41 per hour, or about $127,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $51.16 and the upper quarter over $65.50. That ranks 187th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 141st of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Akron. The free report below lists employers near Akron and what they pay.
- $61.41median pay per hour, Akron
- $51–$66typical range per hour
- 310physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Physician Assistant pay in Akron, OH
The metro median is 1% above the Ohio statewide median of $60.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 310 physician assistants employed in the Akron metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.24 | $102,420 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $51.16 | $106,410 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.41 | $127,740 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $65.50 | $136,240 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $75.62 | $157,290 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Akron ranks
- 187th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 141st of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 10 Ohio 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.
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- Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $61.41 median hour buys what $65.77 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
Estimate your Akron paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,211
- Per year: $110,538
- Per month: $9,211
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Akron metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Akron
| 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).
Open Physician Assistant roles in Ohio
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Physician Assistant-Compensation & Pension
Veterans Health Administration · Parma, OH
$92k–$162k/ year
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Veterans Health Administration · Willoughby, OH
$92k–$162k/ year
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Hospitals in Akron
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron General Medical Center Akron, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center Akron, OH | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Summa Health System Akron, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Akron Children's Hospital Akron, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Summit County
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Summit County (7 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Physician Assistant pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 7 mi | $61.41/hr | 50,979 |
| Canton, OH | 20 mi | $58.02/hr | 69,211 |
| Parma, OH | 24 mi | $63.13/hr | 79,350 |
| Cleveland, OH | 29 mi | $63.13/hr | 365,379 |
| Elyria, OH | 37 mi | $63.13/hr | 53,604 |
| Lorain, OH | 42 mi | $63.13/hr | 65,751 |
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License and tax basics in Ohio
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Akron, OH?
Physician Assistants in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $61.41 per hour, about $127,740 a year. The middle half earn between $51.16 and $65.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Akron a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Akron ranks 141st of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 187th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Akron?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Akron, led by Akron General Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Akron as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Akron in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Summit County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Akron?
The federal per diem benchmark in Akron 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.
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Your PA pay reportAkron, OH · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterCleveland, OH · 2 wage offers$77.00/ hr$52–$102
- Veterans Health AdministrationParma, OH · 4 postings$60.90/ hr$44–$78
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · 1 wage offer$57.93/ hr$58–$58
- University Hospitals Medical Group, Inc.Cleveland, OH · 1 wage offer$55.72/ hr$56–$56
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$44Median$60.90High$78
5 PA postings with published pay in Ohio, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 PA roles
- Physician Assistant-Compensation & PensionPermanent$92k–$162k/ year
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