How much does a physician make in Washington?
$300,700a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in Washington. That is $144.56 an hour or $25,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $144.56
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,310Median: $300,700Highest 10%: $460,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,310 | $44.86 | |
| 25th | $214,800 | $103.26 | |
| Median | $300,700 | $144.56 | |
| 75th | $325,000 | $156.25 | |
| 90th | $460,900 | $221.57 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $300,600 |
| Portland, OR | $239,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicians.
| 15. Florida | $313,500 |
| 16. Ohio | $309,500 |
| 17. Michigan | $303,100 |
| 18. Washington | $300,700 |
| 19. Colorado | $294,500 |
| 20. Massachusetts | $285,200 |
| 21. Missouri | $261,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $144.56 ($300,700 a year).
Do physicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $300,700 against $312,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for physician pay?
Washington ranks 18 of 35 states.
Which city in Washington pays physicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $300,600 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.