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Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Pulmonology
MultiCare · Yakima, WA
$157k–$161k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Pasco, WA
Pay for physician assistants in the Pasco area centers on $76.29 per hour, or about $158,690 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.26 and the upper quarter over $78.89. That ranks 11th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 9th of 301 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pasco. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Pasco.
- $76.29median pay per hour, Kennewick
- $61–$79typical range per hour
- 120physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Physician Assistant pay in Pasco, WA
The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $75.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 120 physician assistants employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $52.88 | $109,990 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.26 | $127,420 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $76.29 | $158,690 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.89 | $164,090 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $92.73 | $192,880 | 45% above U.S. median |
How Pasco ranks
- 11th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 9th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Washington 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 Pasco
- Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $76.29 median hour buys what $76.23 buys at the national price level, 19% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$2,746
- Per year: $137,322
- Per month: $11,444
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kennewick-Richland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pasco
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
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 Washington
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Pasco as they open.
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Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Sleep Medicine
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Hospitals in Pasco
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Medical Center Pasco, WA | Critical access | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Franklin County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin County (1 geographic, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | 5 mi | $76.29/hr | 86,728 |
| Richland, WA | 8 mi | $76.29/hr | 64,372 |
| Yakima, WA | 72 mi | $62.65/hr | 97,390 |
| Spokane, WA | 125 mi | $64.75/hr | 230,609 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 131 mi | $64.75/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 148 mi | $64.10/hr | 57,355 |
Physician Assistant jobs in Washington · Physician Assistant jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Washington
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Pasco
Pasco city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Pasco, WA?
Physician Assistants in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $76.29 per hour, about $158,690 a year. The middle half earn between $61.26 and $78.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pasco a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Kennewick-Richland ranks 9th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do physician assistants work in Pasco?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, led by Lourdes Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Pasco as a physician assistant?
Master’s degree from an accredited PA program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Pasco in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Franklin 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 Pasco?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pasco is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your PA pay reportPasco, WA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- One MedicalSeattle, WA · 7 postings$77.12/ hr$70–$88
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 16 postings$73.37/ hr$39–$103
- UW MedicineSeattle, WA · 10 postings$73.06/ hr$58–$97
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$62Median$75.05High$84
34 PA postings with published pay in Washington, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 34 PA roles
- Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - PulmonologyPermanent$157k–$161k/ year
- Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Sleep MedicinePermanent$152k–$157k/ year
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