Pharmacy Technician salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$61,320/year
about $29.48 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $52,650 – $73,010
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Seattle metro area earn more than $61,320 a year and half earn less. That's 34% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #2 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,000 | $23.08 |
| 25th | $52,650 | $25.31 |
| Median (50th) | $61,320 | $29.48 |
| 75th | $73,010 | $35.10 |
| 90th (top earners) | $82,040 | $39.44 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacy technician job in the Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $52,650 ($25.31/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $52,650 to $73,010 ($25.31 to $35.10/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $73,010 ($35.10/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CPhT) is required in many states and often comes with higher pay.
- Hospital pharmacy roles often pay more than retail pharmacy roles.
- Ask about evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and any differential pay for them.
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: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.