How much does a physician assistant make in Washington?
$164,400a year
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in Washington. That is $79.02 an hour or $13,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.02
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $125,600Median: $164,400Highest 10%: $218,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $125,600 | $60.38 | |
| 25th | $138,100 | $66.37 | |
| Median | $164,400 | $79.02 | |
| 75th | $177,900 | $85.54 | |
| 90th | $218,200 | $104.88 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wenatchee, WA | $168,100 |
| Seattle, WA | $167,300 |
| Portland, OR | $163,800 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $162,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $161,300 |
| Kennewick, WA | $154,200 |
| Olympia, WA | $153,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $153,800 |
| Spokane, WA | $147,600 |
| Yakima, WA | $136,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physician assistants.
| 1. New Jersey | $165,700 |
| 2. California | $165,700 |
| 3. Washington | $164,400 |
| 4. Hawaii | $164,100 |
| 5. New York | $160,900 |
| 6. Oregon | $155,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $79.02 ($164,400 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $164,400 against $135,900 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Washington rank for physician assistant pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays physician assistants the most?
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA, with a median of $168,100 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.