Physician Assistant salary in Washington
What physician assistants earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$164,360$79.02 per hour
vs U.S.+21%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$138,050 – $177,930Top 10%: $218,150+
Jobs3,5400.96× the U.S. concentration
Physician Assistant pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $167,290 | $80.43 | 1,920 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $163,810 | $78.76 | 1,110 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $147,570 | $70.95 | 350 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $147,480 | $70.91 | 130 |
| Bellingham, WA | $161,260 | $77.53 | 120 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $154,230 | $74.15 | 120 |
| Yakima, WA | $136,570 | $65.66 | 120 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $149,260 | $71.76 | 110 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $153,940 | $74.01 | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $153,810 | $73.95 | 70 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $168,080 | $80.81 | 60 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $161,980 | $77.88 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
New Jersey · $165,690 California · $165,650 Hawaii · $164,050 New York · $160,880 Oregon · $155,780 New Hampshire · $150,960
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Washington?
Physician Assistants in Washington earned a median of $164,360 a year ($79.02 an hour) in May 2025, 21% more than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $138,050 to $177,930.
Where in Washington do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA at $168,080.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.