How much does a pharmacist make in Washington?
$160,600a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in Washington. That is $77.22 an hour or $13,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.22
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $126,200Median: $160,600Highest 10%: $205,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $126,200 | $60.69 | |
| 25th | $137,900 | $66.29 | |
| Median | $160,600 | $77.22 | |
| 75th | $179,500 | $86.29 | |
| 90th | $205,200 | $98.66 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Longview, WA | $172,600 |
| Portland, OR | $168,800 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $165,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $162,900 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacists.
| 2. Oregon | $166,000 |
| 3. California | $164,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $163,200 |
| 5. Washington | $160,600 |
| 6. Minnesota | $159,700 |
| 7. Colorado | $156,000 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $153,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $77.22 ($160,600 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $160,600 against $140,900 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Washington rank for pharmacist pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays pharmacists the most?
Longview-Kelso, WA, with a median of $172,600 a year.
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.