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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Pulmonary (TCC, Complex Pulmonary)
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH
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Physician Assistant jobs in Cincinnati, OH
The median physician assistant pay in the Cincinnati area is $60.22 per hour ($125,260 a year), with the typical range running from $50.83 to $64.43. That ranks 220th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 200th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati. The free report below lists employers near Cincinnati and what they pay.
- $60.22median pay per hour, Cincinnati
- $51–$64typical range per hour
- 880physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Inpatient Urology/Gynecology
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH
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Physician Assistant pay in Cincinnati, OH
The metro median is 1% below the Ohio statewide median of $60.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 880 physician assistants employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.14 | $81,410 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.83 | $105,730 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $60.22 | $125,260 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $64.43 | $134,010 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.14 | $160,450 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Cincinnati ranks
- 220th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 200th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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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Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Cincinnati
- Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $60.22 median hour buys what $63.14 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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 Cincinnati paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,168
- Per year: $108,396
- Per month: $9,033
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cincinnati
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $163 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,743 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,659 |
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. 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
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Cincinnati as they open.
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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 Cincinnati
CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, 6 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Va Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health - West Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Bethesda North Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc Cincinnati, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc Cincinnati, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Hamilton County
HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Hamilton County (6 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton, OH | 18 mi | $60.22/hr | 63,953 |
| Middletown, OH | 26 mi | $60.22/hr | 52,291 |
| Kettering, OH | 43 mi | $62.85/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 47 mi | $62.85/hr | 136,346 |
| Springfield, OH | 66 mi | $54.49/hr | 58,138 |
| Columbus, IN | 76 mi | $60.48/hr | 51,970 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Ohio · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
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.
Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cincinnati
Cincinnati city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Cincinnati, OH?
Physician Assistants in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $60.22 per hour, about $125,260 a year. The middle half earn between $50.83 and $64.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cincinnati a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Cincinnati ranks 200th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 220th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Cincinnati?
CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, led by Christ Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 11 active primary care shortage designations that include Hamilton 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 Cincinnati?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cincinnati is $163 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,743 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Cincinnati?
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Your PA pay reportCincinnati, 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
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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
- Physician Assistant (Primary Care)Permanent$92k–$162k/ year
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