How much does a physician assistant make in Seattle?
$167,300a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $80.43 an hour or $13,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.43
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $130,800Median: $167,300Highest 10%: $219,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $130,800 | $62.89 | |
| 25th | $156,800 | $75.40 | |
| Median | $167,300 | $80.43 | |
| 75th | $180,700 | $86.88 | |
| 90th | $219,000 | $105.27 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| Wenatchee, WA | $168,100 |
| Portland, OR | $163,800 |
| Bellingham, WA | $161,300 |
| Kennewick, WA | $154,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $153,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $153,800 |
| Spokane, WA | $147,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $136,600 |
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 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $80.43 ($167,300 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $167,300 against $135,900 nationally, 23% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $164,400, so Seattle pays 2% more.
Where does Seattle rank for physician assistant pay?
12 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $130,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $219,000 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.