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

Physician Assistant Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$164,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$79.02/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
3,540
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$153,589 #3 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Washington, explained

Physician assistants in Washington earn a median of $164,360 per year ($79.02 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $125,580, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $218,150. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $164,360 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $164,360 is worth about $153,589 in national buying power — ranking Washington #3 for real pay (vs #3 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$125,580
$60.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$164,360
$79.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$218,150
$104.88/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $164,360 $153,589
Oregon $155,780 $150,714 +$8,580
Idaho $133,790 $140,103 +$30,570

Physician Assistant in Washington: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Washington?

Physician assistants in Washington earn a median of $164,360 per year ($79.02 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Washington pay physician assistants well?

At $164,360, Washington pays 21% above the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 3,540 work in the state.

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