Pharmacists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for pharmacists is $77.22 an hour ($160,610 a year). About 7,350 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($140,910). Washington ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $60.69 | $126,230 |
| 25% of workers | $66.29 | $137,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.22 | $160,610 |
| 75% of workers | $86.29 | $179,480 |
| 90% of workers | $98.66 | $205,210 |
Pharmacists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Longview-Kelso | $172,630 | 70 |
| Walla Walla | $165,210 | 60 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $162,870 | 4,440 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $159,320 | 110 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $158,130 | 220 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $158,020 | 140 |
| Bellingham | $156,490 | 140 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $156,490 | 120 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $155,560 | 710 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $154,860 | 220 |
| Yakima | $146,650 | 180 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $58,900 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $156,100 |
| Physicians, All Other | $307,170 |
| Physician Assistants | $164,360 |
| Paramedics | $104,310 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $292,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $340,010 |
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