How much does a physician make in Olympia?
$315,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $151.55 an hour or $26,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $151.55
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,530Median: $315,200Highest 10%: $387,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,530 | $35.83 | |
| 25th | $154,100 | $74.11 | |
| Median | $315,200 | $151.55 | |
| 75th | $333,200 | $160.18 | |
| 90th | $387,300 | $186.20 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Portland, OR | $333,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $330,600 |
| Kennewick, WA | $304,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $293,200 |
| Yakima, WA | $293,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $271,800 |
| Bremerton, WA | $247,300 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $219,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $150,900 |
Related jobs in Olympia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Veterinarian | $158,900 |
| Pharmacist | $154,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $153,900 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $146,000 |
| Registered Nurse | $125,000 |
| Dentist | $123,500 |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,000 |
| Paramedic | $120,300 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $111,300 |
| Occupational Therapist | $105,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $151.55 ($315,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $315,200 against $265,900 nationally, 19% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $307,200, so Olympia pays 3% more.
Where does Olympia rank for physician pay?
119 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $387,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.