Physician Assistants Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $140,860 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $67.72
10th percentile $119,070
90th percentile $193,010
Employed locally 90
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $119,070
    25th
    $129,230
    50th (median)
    $140,860
    75th
    $163,480
    90th
    $193,010

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 150% Median Physician Assistants salary is 50% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $158,690
    Walla Walla, WA $158,230
    Washington $156,990

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Olympia, WA is $67.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $118.24 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Olympia, WA is 5.7% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $119,070 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,230.