Physician Assistant salary in Washington
Physician Assistants in Washington earn a median of $75.47 per hour, about $156,990 a year, 18% above the U.S. median of $64.07. The middle half earn between $63.47 and $81.81 per hour. The highest median among Washington metro areas is in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, at $78.59 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $75.47median pay per hour
- $156,990median pay per year
- 3,310physician assistants employed in Washington
- #3of 50 states by median pay
Physician Assistant pay in Washington: percentiles
| Level | Washington per hour | Washington per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $58.53 | $121,740 | $45.79 |
| Lower quartile | $63.47 | $132,020 | $54.70 |
| Median | $75.47 | $156,990 | $64.07 |
| Upper quartile | $81.81 | $170,160 | $77.00 |
| Top 10% | $97.09 | $201,950 | $87.60 |
Physician Assistant pay by metro area in Washington
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Washington median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78.59 | $163,460 | 1,910 | 4% above | $70.72 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $76.29 | $158,690 | 120 | 1% above | $76.23 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $76.07 | $158,230 | 30 | 1% above | — |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $74.27 | $154,480 | 50 | 2% below | $71.51 |
| Bellingham, WA | $71.35 | $148,410 | 80 | 5% below | $69.05 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $68.01 | $141,460 | 70 | 10% below | $64.40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $67.72 | $140,860 | 90 | 10% below | $65.32 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $64.75 | $134,670 | 360 | 14% below | $64.53 |
| Yakima, WA | $62.65 | $130,320 | 130 | 17% below | $65.57 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Physician Assistant pay in states next to Washington
What employers are posting in Washington
- 34roles with published pay
- $75.05median pay per hour
- $63–$84typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 16 | $73.37 |
| UW Medicine | 10 | $73.06 |
| One Medical | 7 | $77.12 |
| Confluence Health | 1 | $72.84 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 34 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Washington?
The median is $75.47 per hour, about $156,990 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $58.53 and the top 10% earn over $97.09 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Washington city pays physician assistants the most?
Among Washington metro areas, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median at $78.59 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Washington rank for physician assistant pay?
Washington ranks 3rd of 50 states by median physician assistant pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- 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
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- Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - PulmonologyPermanent$157k–$161k/ year
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