How much does a physician make in Seattle?
$300,600a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $144.51 an hour or $25,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.51
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 43
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,310Median: $300,600Highest 10%: $499,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,310 | $44.86 | |
| 25th | $162,800 | $78.25 | |
| Median | $300,600 | $144.51 | |
| 75th | $323,600 | $155.59 | |
| 90th | $499,800 | $240.29 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
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 make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $144.51 ($300,600 a year).
Do physicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
No: $300,600 against $312,400 nationally, 4% less.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $300,700, so Seattle pays 0% more.
Where does Seattle rank for physician pay?
19 of 43 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $499,800 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.