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Senior Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
One Medical · Shoreline, WA
$153k–$183k/ year
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Physician Assistant jobs in Shoreline, WA
Physician Assistants in the Shoreline area earn a median of $78.59 per hour, about $163,460 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $66.85 and $84.47. That ranks 8th of 329 U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay, and 39th of 301 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Shoreline. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Shoreline.
- $78.59median pay per hour, Seattle
- $67–$84typical range per hour
- 1,910physician assistants employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% above the Washington statewide median of $75.47 per hour. Nationally the median is $64.07 per hour. BLS counts about 1,910 physician assistants employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $60.04 | $124,880 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $66.85 | $139,050 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $78.59 | $163,460 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $84.47 | $175,700 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $101.48 | $211,080 | 58% above U.S. median |
How Shoreline ranks
- 8th of 329 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 39th of 301 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Shoreline
- Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $78.59 median hour buys what $70.72 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Shoreline paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,829
- Per year: $141,462
- Per month: $11,788
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Shoreline
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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 the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area
CMS lists 27 hospitals in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, 12 of the 20 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physician assistants.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center Kirkland, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Highline Medical Center Burien, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Providence Regional Medical Center Everett Everett, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Clare Hospital Lakewood, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Issaquah Issaquah, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 King County
HRSA lists 23 active primary care shortage designations that include King County (3 geographic, 4 population-group, 16 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell, WA | 7 mi | $78.59/hr | 51,770 |
| Kirkland, WA | 8 mi | $78.59/hr | 95,499 |
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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 Shoreline
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Common questions
How much do physician assistants make in Shoreline, WA?
Physician Assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $78.59 per hour, about $163,460 a year. The middle half earn between $66.85 and $84.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shoreline a good place for physician assistants once cost of living is counted?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 39th of 301 metro areas for physician assistant pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 329 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physician assistants in Shoreline?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Shoreline. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shoreline.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Shoreline 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 Shoreline in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 23 active primary care shortage designations that include King 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 Shoreline?
The federal per diem benchmark in Shoreline is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physician assistants in Shoreline?
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Your PA pay reportShoreline, 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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