DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$94,401
vs National
+4.9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$64,658
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,401
+4.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physician Assistants in Washington, DC earns $94,401 in nominal terms, which is 4.9% above the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $64,658 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| California Emergency Physicians Medical Group | $135,200 | 4 |
| CEP America-California | $126,880 | 2 |
| CEP AMERICA - CALIFORNIA | $126,880 | 2 |
| MedStar - Georgetown Medical Center, Inc. | $95,202 | 1 |
| Providence Hospital | $93,600 | 1 |
| MARYLAND PROVO-I MEDICAL SERVICES, P.C. | $78,500 | 2 |
| Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. | $65,832 | 1 |
| MedStar-Georgetown Medical Center, Inc | N/A | 2 |
| CEP AMERICA-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, LLP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physician Assistants make in Washington, DC?
The median Physician Assistants salary in Washington, DC is $94,401 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Physician Assistants?
A Physician Assistants in Washington, DC earns 4.9% more than the national median of $90,000, or $64,658 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.