Physician Assistant Salary in Washington, DC
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The median physician assistant in the Washington area earns $148,200 a year ($71.25 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($135,880). Half of the 3,020 physician assistants there earn between $129,990 and $174,280.
Median $148,200
10th: $108,03090th: $213,750
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $108,030 | $99,380 |
| 25th percentile | $129,990 | $120,670 |
| Median | $148,200 | $135,880 |
| 75th percentile | $174,280 | $163,980 |
| 90th percentile | $213,750 | $190,280 |
| Average | $152,430 | $141,280 |
| Jobs | 3,020 | 162,150 |
Washington, DC ranks 10th 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
- Seattle, WA: $167,290
- Riverside, CA: $165,490
- San Diego, CA: $165,160
- Portland, OR: $163,810
- Los Angeles, CA: $161,890
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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.