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Physician Assistant Salary in Washington (2026)
$79.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $123,606/year ($10,301/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Physician Assistants (3rd of 51), with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 3,540 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $164,360 a year — though pay ranges from $125,580 for newcomers to $218,150 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $125,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $138,050 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $164,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $177,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,150 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,540 Physician Assistant jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Physician Assistant salary of $164,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $123,606 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $164,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,180 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,574 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $123,606 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,301 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Washington?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Washington is $164,360 per year ($79.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $138,050 and $177,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Washington?
- On the median salary of $164,360, a single filer in Washington takes home about $123,606 per year ($10,301 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 3,540 Physician Assistant jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.