Pharmacy Technicians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $28.32 an hour ($58,900 a year). About 8,150 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($45,750). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.73 | $47,270 |
| 25% of workers | $24.23 | $50,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.32 | $58,900 |
| 75% of workers | $32.51 | $67,630 |
| 90% of workers | $38.03 | $79,090 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $61,320 | 4,630 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $59,380 | 200 |
| Longview-Kelso | $58,250 | 100 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $57,830 | 740 |
| Walla Walla | $57,190 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $57,090 | 260 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $56,600 | 130 |
| Bellingham | $56,010 | 180 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $55,790 | 140 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $54,070 | 280 |
| Yakima | $51,330 | 230 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $49,180 |
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 |
| Pharmacists | $160,610 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $83,150 |
| Phlebotomists | $48,880 |
| Surgical Technologists | $77,270 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,740 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $49,220 |
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