How much does a physician make in Washington?
$307,200a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Washington. That is $147.68 an hour or $25,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $147.68
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $95,230Median: $307,200Highest 10%: $424,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $95,230 | $45.78 | |
| 25th | $215,600 | $103.67 | |
| Median | $307,200 | $147.68 | |
| 75th | $363,500 | $174.75 | |
| 90th | $424,400 | $204.04 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $333,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $330,600 |
| 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 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $243,300 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $219,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $150,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 14. New Mexico | $327,700 |
| 15. Kentucky | $327,400 |
| 16. Arizona | $312,500 |
| 17. Washington | $307,200 |
| 18. Tennessee | $301,300 |
| 19. Idaho | $299,300 |
| 20. Colorado | $298,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $147.68 ($307,200 a year).
Do physicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $307,200 against $265,900 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for physician pay?
Washington ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays physicians the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $333,900 a year.
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.