How much does a pharmacist make in Seattle?
$162,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $78.30 an hour or $13,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.30
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $126,400Median: $162,900Highest 10%: $209,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $126,400 | $60.77 | |
| 25th | $139,400 | $67.02 | |
| Median | $162,900 | $78.30 | |
| 75th | $192,900 | $92.72 | |
| 90th | $209,500 | $100.70 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Longview, WA | $172,600 |
| Portland, OR | $168,800 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $165,200 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $159,300 |
| Kennewick, WA | $158,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $158,000 |
| Bellingham, WA | $156,500 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $156,500 |
| Spokane, WA | $155,600 |
| Olympia, WA | $154,900 |
| Lewiston, ID | $148,100 |
| Yakima, WA | $146,700 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $78.30 ($162,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $162,900 against $140,900 nationally, 16% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $160,600, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for pharmacist pay?
28 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $126,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.