Physician Assistants pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for physician assistants is $71.25 an hour ($148,200 a year). About 3,020 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 10% higher than the District of Columbia median ($135,140).
Pay range for physician assistants in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $51.94 | $108,030 |
| 25% of workers | $62.50 | $129,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $71.25 | $148,200 |
| 75% of workers | $83.79 | $174,280 |
| 90% of workers | $102.77 | $213,750 |
Physician Assistants pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page) | $148,200 | 3,020 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physician assistants
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +21.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,500 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $102,710 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $134,840 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $225,140 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $223,250 |
| Pharmacists | $150,540 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,980 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $99,960 |
| Dentists, General | $184,540 |
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