Pharmacists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $165,270 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly $79.46
10th percentile $128,340
90th percentile $201,610
Employed locally 4,850
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,340
    25th
    $149,230
    50th (median)
    $165,270
    75th
    $178,560
    90th
    $201,610

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 147% Median Pharmacists salary is 47% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $163,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $162,630
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $158,070
    Washington $157,020
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $155,330

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480
    Medical Records Specialists $67,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Seattle, WA is $79.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.70 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Seattle, WA is 20.2% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $128,340 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $149,230.