Physician Assistants pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,990 or more. The middle half of physician assistants in Columbus earn between $89,710 and $124,840.
- $90K10th
- $90K25th
- $117KMedian
- $125K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,580 | $9,382 | $54.12 |
| Median | $117,030 | $9,752 | $56.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $89,710 | $7,476 | $43.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,840 | $10,403 | $60.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physician Assistants pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Physician assistants in Columbus earn about the same as the Georgia average ($112,090) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($141,280). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $135,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $112,580 | $117,030 | $89,710 | $134,990 | 80 |
| Georgia | $112,090 | $115,390 | $62,230 | $172,050 | 5,610 |
| United States | $141,280 | $135,880 | $99,380 | $190,280 | 162,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physician Assistants salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $112,580, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $83,161 a year, or $6,930 a month and $3,198 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $83,438 | $6,953 |
| Working in GA | $83,161 | $6,930 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for physician assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $112,580 buys what about $126,075 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Physician Assistants salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 8th of 9 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($133,630).
Highest-paying cities for physician assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($207,660).
- San Jose, CA$207,660
- Salinas, CA$202,320
- San Francisco, CA$182,610
- Vallejo, CA$182,520
- Bakersfield, CA$177,840
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Physician Assistants salary in Columbus: questions
How much do physician assistants make an hour in Columbus?
$54.13 an hour on average, and $56.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physician assistants salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $89,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $89,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physician assistants take-home pay in Columbus?
About $83,161 a year ($6,930 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,580.
Do physician assistants earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($141,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1071; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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