OH · Elyria · Updated October 15, 2026

Physician Assistant jobs in Elyria, OH

The median physician assistant pay in the Elyria area is $63.13 per hour ($131,310 a year), with the typical range running from $54.45 to $73.64. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Elyria and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Elyria. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Elyria.

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Physician Assistant pay in Elyria, OH

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$48.94$101,80024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$54.45$113,26015% below U.S. median
Median$63.13$131,3101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.64$153,17015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$108.50$225,68069% above U.S. median

How Elyria 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 Elyria

  • 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 Elyria 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 Elyria

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Elyria

CMS lists 1 hospital in Elyria, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center
Elyria, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Lorain County

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Lorain County (2 population-group, 3 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lorain, OH6 mi$63.13/hr65,751
Parma, OH20 mi$63.13/hr79,350
Cuyahoga Falls, OH32 mi$61.41/hr50,979
Akron, OH37 mi$61.41/hr189,664
Canton, OH55 mi$58.02/hr69,211
Youngstown, OH78 mi$56.29/hr59,123

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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.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Elyria

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Common questions

How much do physician assistants make in Elyria, 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 Elyria 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 Elyria?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Cleveland area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Elyria.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Elyria 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 Elyria in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 5 active primary care shortage designations that include Lorain 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 Elyria?

The federal per diem benchmark in Elyria 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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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

  1. Physician Assistant-Compensation & PensionPermanent
    $92k–$162k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Parma, OH · posted today
  2. Physician Assistant (Primary Care)Permanent
    $92k–$162k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Willoughby, OH · posted 2 days ago

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