How much does a physician make in Seattle?
$330,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $158.92 an hour or $27,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $158.92
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 3,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $107,900Median: $330,600Highest 10%: $433,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 25th | $248,500 | $119.49 | |
| Median | $330,600 | $158.92 | |
| 75th | $383,900 | $184.56 | |
| 90th | $433,900 | $208.61 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Portland, OR | $333,900 |
| Olympia, WA | $315,200 |
| 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 Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $307,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $158.92 ($330,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $330,600 against $265,900 nationally, 24% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $307,200, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for physician pay?
99 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $107,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $433,900 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.