PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Physician Assistant - Float Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Cleveland, OH
$92k–$162k/ year
Physician Assistant jobs in Cleveland, OH
Physician Assistants in the Cleveland area earn a median of $63.13 per hour, about $131,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $54.45 and $73.64. That ranks 131st of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 99th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cleveland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Cleveland.
- $63.13median pay per hour, Cleveland
- $54–$74typical range per hour
- 740physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% above the Ohio statewide median of $60.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 740 physician assistants employed in the Cleveland metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.94 | $101,800 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $54.45 | $113,260 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $63.13 | $131,310 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $73.64 | $153,170 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $108.50 | $225,680 | 69% above U.S. median |
How Cleveland ranks
- 131st of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 99th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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.
What your pay buys in Cleveland
- Overall prices in Cleveland run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $63.13 median hour buys what $67.21 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Cleveland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,273
- Per year: $113,634
- Per month: $9,470
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cleveland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $159 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,673 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,749 |
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).
Hospitals in Cleveland
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Cleveland, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hospital Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Louis Stokes Cleveland Va Medical Center Cleveland, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lutheran Hospital Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Metrohealth System Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Uh Cleveland Medical Center Cleveland, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital For Rehab Cleveland, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Rainbow Babies And Childrens Hospital Cleveland, 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 Cuyahoga County
HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Cuyahoga County (7 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parma, OH | 7 mi | $63.13/hr | 79,350 |
| Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 21 mi | $61.41/hr | 50,979 |
| Elyria, OH | 23 mi | $63.13/hr | 53,604 |
| Akron, OH | 29 mi | $61.41/hr | 189,664 |
| Canton, OH | 49 mi | $58.02/hr | 69,211 |
| Youngstown, OH | 60 mi | $56.29/hr | 59,123 |
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 Cleveland
Cleveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Cleveland, OH?
Physician Assistants in the Cleveland metro area have a median pay of $63.13 per hour, about $131,310 a year. The middle half earn between $54.45 and $73.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Cleveland a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Cleveland ranks 99th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 131st of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Cleveland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Cleveland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cleveland.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cleveland 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 Cleveland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 12 active primary care shortage designations that include Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland is $159 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,673 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportCleveland, 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
- 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
- Veterans Health AdministrationParma, OH · 4 postings$60.90/ hr$44–$78
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
- Physician Assistant (Primary Care)Permanent$92k–$162k/ year
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