Physician Assistants Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $158,230 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $76.07
10th percentile $122,560
90th percentile $197,710
Employed locally 30
National median $133,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $122,560
    25th
    $127,270
    50th (median)
    $158,230
    75th
    $188,170
    90th
    $197,710

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Physician Assistants salary vs area income 219% Median Physician Assistants salary is 119% 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
    Washington $156,990
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $156,450

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $105,360
    Pharmacy Technicians $53,890
    Pharmacists $154,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,310
    Physicians, All Other $219,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physician Assistants make per hour in Walla Walla?

    The median hourly wage for Physician Assistants in Walla Walla, WA is $76.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.86 or more per hour.

    Is Walla Walla above or below average for Physician Assistants salaries?

    The median Physician Assistants salary in Walla Walla, WA is 18.7% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Physician Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $122,560 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,270.