Pharmacist salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$162,870/year
about $78.30 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $139,400 – $192,860
Half of pharmacists in the Seattle metro area earn more than $162,870 a year and half earn less. That's 16% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #6 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $126,410 | $60.77 |
| 25th | $139,400 | $67.02 |
| Median (50th) | $162,870 | $78.30 |
| 75th | $192,860 | $92.72 |
| 90th (top earners) | $209,460 | $100.70 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $139,400 ($67.02/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $139,400 to $192,860 ($67.02 to $92.72/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $192,860 ($92.72/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Seattle metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.