As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Entry Level Physician Assistant in Columbus, GA is $95,030, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,828 weekly, or $7,919 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Entry Level Physician Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Entry Level Physician Assistant in Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $81,349 to $106,949. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,869) and 75th percentile ($101,268), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,949 per year. This $13,399 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Scheduling or Basic Life Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Entry Level Physician Assistant often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 statewide for Entry Level Physician Assistant job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Entry Level Physician Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Entry Level Physician Assistant Salary $81,349 Columbus, GA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Entry Level Physician Assistant Salary $87,869 Columbus, GA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Entry Level Physician Assistant Salary $95,030 Columbus, GA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Entry Level Physician Assistant Salary $101,268 Columbus, GA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Entry Level Physician Assistant Salary $106,949 Columbus, GA June 01, 2026
25% $87,869 10% $81,349 90% $106,949 75% $101,268 $95,030 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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