Physician Assistant Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median physician assistant in the Seattle area earns $167,290 a year ($80.43 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($135,880) and 2% above the Washington median ($164,360). Half of the 1,920 physician assistants there earn between $156,830 and $180,720.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $130,820 | $125,580 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $156,830 | $138,050 | $120,670 |
| Median | $167,290 | $164,360 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $180,720 | $177,930 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $218,970 | $218,150 | $190,280 |
| Average | $170,150 | $164,430 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 1,920 | 3,540 | 162,150 |
Seattle, WA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physician assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($223,640).
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- San Jose, CA: $223,640
- San Francisco, CA: $184,380
- New York, NY: $167,650
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
- Sacramento, CA: $161,470
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.