Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Seattle, WA

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

Median annual salary $59,960 +38% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $47,760
90th percentile $78,440
Employed locally 5,330
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,760
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $68,890
    90th
    $78,440

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Washington $56,140
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $56,140
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Walla Walla, WA $53,890
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $52,480
    Bellingham, WA $52,020

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$118,570
    Pharmacists$165,270
    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 Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Seattle, WA is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.44 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Seattle, WA is 38% above the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Seattle?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,760 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.