Physician Assistants Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $158,690 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $76.29
10th percentile $110,000
90th percentile $192,880
Employed locally 120
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,000
    25th
    $127,420
    50th (median)
    $158,690
    75th
    $164,090
    90th
    $192,880

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 185% Median Physician Assistants salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physician Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $215,600
    Napa, CA $183,930
    Vallejo, CA $180,540
    Modesto, CA $178,520
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $167,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $167,090

    Nearby metros — Physician Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $163,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $163,460
    Hawaii $163,020
    Walla Walla, WA $158,230
    Washington $156,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Pharmacists $153,170
    Dental Hygienists $107,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Kennewick, WA is $76.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.05 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Kennewick, WA is 19.1% above the national median of $133,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physician Assistants in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $110,000 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,420.