Pharmacists salary
in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $136,440–$168,680
- vs U.S. median
- +12%
- Metro rank
- #30 of 288
Pharmacists in the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $158,080 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% above the U.S. median of $140,910 and 2% below the WA statewide median of $160,610. It ranks #30 of 288 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacists pay in other WA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $162,870 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $158,130 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $155,560 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $154,860 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacists salary in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $158,080 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $136,440 and $168,680. The 10th percentile is $128,650 and the 90th is $181,890.
Is Western Washington nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Pharmacists?
That is 12% above the U.S. median of $140,910 and 2% below the WA statewide median of $160,610. It ranks #30 of 288 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacists make an hour in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area?
About $76.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $158,080 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $65.60–$81.10 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.