Physician assistant salary in Washington after taxes
The median physician assistant in Washington earns $164,360 a year ($79.02 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $121,326 a year, or $4,666.39 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $125,580 | $95,358 | $7,946 | $3,667.61 |
| 25th percentile | $138,050 | $103,708 | $8,642 | $3,988.78 |
| Median | $164,360 | $121,326 | $10,111 | $4,666.39 |
| 75th percentile | $177,930 | $130,413 | $10,868 | $5,015.88 |
| 90th percentile | $218,150 | $159,518 | $13,293 | $6,135.31 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of physician assistants in Washington earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Physician assistant take-home pay in other states
Washington ranks #1 of 20 of the states we cover for median physician assistant take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $164,360 | $121,326 |
| New Hampshire | $150,960 | $114,447 |
| New Jersey | $165,690 | $114,421 |
| Alaska | $150,700 | $114,269 |
| New York | $160,880 | $111,427 |
| California | $165,650 | $110,058 |
| Wyoming | $136,080 | $104,277 |
| Nevada | $134,660 | $103,306 |
| Texas | $134,550 | $103,231 |
| South Dakota | $133,200 | $102,308 |
| Massachusetts | $142,410 | $101,148 |
| Florida | $129,620 | $99,861 |
| Ohio | $132,090 | $97,853 |
| Virginia | $135,940 | $97,179 |
| Michigan | $131,510 | $95,815 |
| Illinois | $131,950 | $95,067 |
| North Carolina | $129,360 | $94,926 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,070 | $94,217 |
| Tennessee | $118,240 | $92,012 |
| Georgia | $115,390 | $84,997 |
Questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Washington after taxes?
The median physician assistant in Washington earns $164,360 a year ($79.02 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $121,326 a year, $10,111 a month or $4,666.39 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many physician assistants work in Washington?
About 3,540, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- Washington ESD: 2026 Paid Family & Medical Leave premium (1.13%, employees 71.43%)
- WA Cares Fund (0.58% premium)
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