How much does a pharmacy technician make in Seattle?
$61,320a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.48 an hour or $5,110 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.48
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 4,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,000Median: $61,320Highest 10%: $82,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,000 | $23.08 | |
| 25th | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| Median | $61,320 | $29.48 | |
| 75th | $73,010 | $35.10 | |
| 90th | $82,040 | $39.44 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Bremerton, WA | $59,380 |
| Portland, OR | $58,590 |
| Longview, WA | $58,250 |
| Spokane, WA | $57,830 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $57,190 |
| Olympia, WA | $57,090 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $56,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $56,010 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $55,790 |
| Kennewick, WA | $54,070 |
| Yakima, WA | $51,330 |
| Lewiston, ID | $50,270 |
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 pharmacy technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.48 ($61,320 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $61,320 against $45,750 nationally, 34% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $58,900, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for pharmacy technician pay?
4 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,040 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.