Physician Assistants Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $163,460 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $78.59
10th percentile $124,890
90th percentile $211,080
Employed locally 1,910
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $124,890
    25th
    $139,040
    50th (median)
    $163,460
    75th
    $175,700
    90th
    $211,080

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 145% Median Physician Assistants salary is 45% 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
    Hawaii $163,020
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $158,690
    Walla Walla, WA $158,230
    Washington $156,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians$59,960
    Pharmacists$165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73,490
    Physicians, All Other$330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Seattle, WA is $78.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.27 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Seattle, WA is 22.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $124,890 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $139,040.