Physician Assistants pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for physician assistants is $80.43 an hour ($167,290 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($135,880). It is 2% higher than the Washington median ($164,360).
Pay range for physician assistants in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $62.89 | $130,820 |
| 25% of workers | $75.40 | $156,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.43 | $167,290 |
| 75% of workers | $86.88 | $180,720 |
| 90% of workers | $105.27 | $218,970 |
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 (this page) | $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)
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|---|---|
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| Physical Therapists | $107,290 |
| Occupational Therapists | $109,860 |
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| Speech-Language Pathologists | $108,690 |
| Veterinarians | $163,810 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,220 |
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