Pharmacists pay in Washington
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Pharmacists in Washington is $162,435, based on 8,960 workers. Among the 19 states with published data, that ranks number 2. The BLS national median for the occupation is $140,910, so Washington averages 15.3% above it.
Published data for Washington currently covers the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area, with a local median wage of $162,870.
Cost of living for Pharmacists in Washington
We compare 3 Washington counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin, $95,020. Snohomish County, WA leaves the smallest, $89,044. The median wage covers all four basics in 3 of the 3 counties.
Pharmacists in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Pharmacists are California ($165,887), District of Columbia ($150,540), Delaware ($148,906) and Maryland ($146,826).
Frequently asked questions: Pharmacists in Washington
How much do Pharmacists earn in Washington?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $162,435.
Which Washington county is best for Pharmacists?
Pierce County, WA leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($95,020). King County, WA follows at $89,044.