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Physician Assistant Salary in District of Columbia (2026)
$64.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $95,116/year ($7,926/month) for a single filer
District of Columbia ranks 21st of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 470 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in District of Columbia, the typical worker earns $135,140 a year — though pay ranges from $84,520 for newcomers to $213,560 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $84,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $127,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $135,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $165,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $213,560 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 470 Physician Assistant jobs in District of Columbia (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in District of Columbia
A median Physician Assistant salary of $135,140 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus District of Columbia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $95,116 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $135,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,168 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,338 |
| District of Columbia state income tax | −$8,518 |
| Take-home (annual) | $95,116 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,926 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free District of Columbia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in District of Columbia?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in District of Columbia is $135,140 per year ($64.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $127,990 and $165,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in District of Columbia?
- On the median salary of $135,140, a single filer in District of Columbia takes home about $95,116 per year ($7,926 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in District of Columbia?
- BLS counts 470 Physician Assistant jobs in District of Columbia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified District of Columbia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for District of Columbia.