Pharmacists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $150,750 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $72.48
10th percentile $112,930
90th percentile $175,530
Employed locally 240
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $112,930
    25th
    $131,850
    50th (median)
    $150,750
    75th
    $156,940
    90th
    $175,530

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 160% Median Pharmacists salary is 60% 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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Dental Hygienists $122,740
    Physical Therapists $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Olympia, WA is $72.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.66 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Olympia, WA is 9.7% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $112,930 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,850.