salary$167,290 a year$80 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$130,820per year
Top pay (top 10%)$218,970per year
Jobs in the area1,920people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Tacoma?
Cheap. Rent of $1,944 a month takes 13.9% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Tacoma, WA?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $167,290 a year ($80 an hour). Most earn between $130,820 and $218,970.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Tacoma?
Typical rent of $1,944 a month takes 13.9% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.