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Resident Salary in Washington 2026–27
UW Medicine, the Washington institution SalaryDr tracks, pays PGY-1 residents $87,708 in 2026–27, or $78,922 after adjusting for local cost of living.
PGY-1 pay at Washington institutions
Rank is each institution’s place among all 72 institutions in the Resident Pay Index, by cost-of-living-adjusted PGY-1 pay.
| Institution | City | PGY-1 | Cost-of-living adjusted | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW Medicine | Seattle, WA | $87,708 | $78,922 | 12 |
Washington compared with the national median
The median PGY-1 salary at Washington institutions we track is $87,708, $16,044 more than the national median of $71,664 across 72 institutions. After adjusting for cost of living, the Washington median is $78,922 against a national $74,182.
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Salaries come from each institution’s published GME salary scale, last checked September 25, 2026; cost of living uses BEA Regional Price Parities. See each institution page for its source. Report an error