Pharmacists Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $155,330 +13% vs national
Median hourly $74.68
10th percentile $126,640
90th percentile $175,060
Employed locally 270
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $126,640
    25th
    $133,310
    50th (median)
    $155,330
    75th
    $163,260
    90th
    $175,060

    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

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,400
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,820
    Paramedics $85,590
    Physicians, All Other $315,660
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Western Washington is $74.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.45 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Western Washington is 13% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $126,640 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,310.