WA · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Bellevue, WA

The median pharmacist pay in the Bellevue area is $79.46 per hour ($165,270 a year), with the typical range running from $71.75 to $85.84. 20 open roles with published pay are listed for Bellevue and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellevue. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bellevue.

Open Pharmacist roles near Bellevue

Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.

PermanentPosted today

Pharmacist

MultiCare · Seattle, WA

$75.89–$101.98/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR70845
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA

$69.30–$94.00/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101718069216
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Pharmacist

MultiCare · Tacoma, WA

$86.73–$116.55/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR79740
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Pharmacist

MultiCare · Covington, WA

$75.89–$101.98/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR75406
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Pharmacist

MultiCare · Tacoma, WA

$75.89–$101.98/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR77689
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Pharmacist

MultiCare · Auburn, WA

$72.97–$98.05/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR83719
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Federal Way, WA

$73.32–$117.40/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101105834304
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Burien, WA

$73.82–$100.05/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 101105834592
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Who is hiring pharmacists near Bellevue

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare13$88.94
CommonSpirit Health4$84.30
Seattle Children's2$87.00
Veterans Health Administration1$79.43

Pharmacist pay in Bellevue, WA

The metro median is 5% above the Washington statewide median of $75.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 4,850 pharmacists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$61.70$128,3407% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$71.75$149,2409% above U.S. median
Median$79.46$165,27020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$85.84$178,55030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$96.93$201,61047% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 14th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 135th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Washington metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $79.46 median hour buys what $71.50 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Bellevue paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,861
  • Per year: $143,028
  • Per month: $11,919
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bellevue

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Bellevue

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellevue, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Bellevue, WA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sammamish, WA6 mi$79.46/hr66,474
Redmond, WA6 mi$79.46/hr82,195

Pharmacist jobs in Washington · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bellevue

Bellevue city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Bellevue, WA?

Pharmacists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $79.46 per hour, about $165,270 a year. The middle half earn between $71.75 and $85.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Bellevue a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 135th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Bellevue?

We list 20 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellevue as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Bellevue?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bellevue is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportBellevue, WA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$87.00/ hr$69–$106
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 5 postings$86.94/ hr$69–$117
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 20 postings$86.39/ hr$68–$117
  • Confluence HealthWenatchee, WA · 3 postings$81.98/ hr$62–$100

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$68Median$85.51High$103

33 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Washington, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 33 Pharmacist roles

  1. Pharmacist Oncology ServicesPermanent
    $71.15–$117.40/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bremerton, WA · posted today
  2. PharmacistPermanent
    $75.89–$101.98/ hour
    MultiCare · Seattle, WA · posted today

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