verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$135,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.97/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
470
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,965 #48 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in District of Columbia, explained

Physician assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $135,140 per year ($64.97 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $84,520, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $213,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $135,140 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $135,140 is worth about $122,965 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #48 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,520
$40.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$135,140
$64.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$213,560
$102.67/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $135,140 $122,965
Maryland $137,560 $131,061 −$2,420
Virginia $135,940 $134,456 −$800

Physician Assistant in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in District of Columbia?

Physician assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $135,140 per year ($64.97 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay physician assistants well?

At $135,140, District of Columbia pays 1% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 470 work in the state.

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