Pharmacists Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $153,170 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $73.64
10th percentile $94,360
90th percentile $174,610
Employed locally 250
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,360
    25th
    $136,140
    50th (median)
    $153,170
    75th
    $162,030
    90th
    $174,610

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 178% Median Pharmacists salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $165,270
    Longview-Kelso, WA $163,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $162,630
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $158,070
    Washington $157,020

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $100,540
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $105,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $51,010
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,550
    Dental Hygienists $107,100
    Physicians, All Other $304,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Kennewick, WA is $73.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.36 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Kennewick, WA is 11.4% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Kennewick?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $94,360 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,140.