salary$148,200 a year$71 an hour · median pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$213,750per year
Jobs in the area3,020people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Washington?
Cheap. Rent of $2,370 a month takes 19.2% 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 Washington, DC?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area is $148,200 a year ($71 an hour). Most earn between $108,030 and $213,750.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Washington?
Typical rent of $2,370 a month takes 19.2% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.