How much does a physician assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for physician assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $71.25 an hour or $12,350 a month.
- Hourly
- $71.25
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 348
- Jobs in the area
- 3,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,000 | $51.94 | |
| 25th | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| Median | $148,200 | $71.25 | |
| 75th | $174,300 | $83.79 | |
| 90th | $213,800 | $102.76 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for physician assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $71.25 ($148,200 a year).
Do physician assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $148,200 against $135,900 nationally, 9% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $135,100, so Washington pays 10% more.
Where does Washington rank for physician assistant pay?
51 of 348 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $108,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $213,800 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.