Physician Assistants pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for physician assistants is $79.02 an hour ($164,360 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physician assistants in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $60.38 | $125,580 |
| 25% of workers | $66.37 | $138,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $79.02 | $164,360 |
| 75% of workers | $85.54 | $177,930 |
| 90% of workers | $104.88 | $218,150 |
Physician Assistants pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $168,080 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $167,290 | 1,920 |
| Walla Walla | $161,980 | 30 |
| Bellingham | $161,260 | 120 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $154,230 | 120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $153,940 | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $153,810 | 70 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $147,570 | 350 |
| Yakima | $136,570 | 120 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $156,100 |
| Anesthesiologists | $499,990 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $340,010 |
| Pharmacists | $160,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,950 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $105,550 |
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