PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Clinical Pharmacist
CommonSpirit Health · Federal Way, WA
$73.32–$117.40/ hour
Top 25% pay
Pharmacist jobs in Federal Way, WA
Pharmacists in the Federal Way area earn a median of $79.46 per hour, about $165,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $71.75 and $85.84. That ranks 14th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 135th of 340 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Federal Way. The free report below lists employers near Federal Way and what they pay.
- $79.46median pay per hour, Seattle
- $72–$86typical range per hour
- 4,850pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $61.70 | $128,340 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $71.75 | $149,240 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $79.46 | $165,270 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $85.84 | $178,550 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $96.93 | $201,610 | 47% above U.S. median |
How Federal Way 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 Federal Way
- 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way
| Item | Federal 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 Federal Way
CMS lists 1 hospital in Federal Way, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, WA | 6 mi | $79.46/hr | 85,513 |
| Tacoma, WA | 7 mi | $79.46/hr | 228,202 |
| Lacey, WA | 28 mi | $72.48/hr | 58,644 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Federal Way
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Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Federal Way, 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Federal Way. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Federal Way.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Federal Way 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 Federal Way?
The federal per diem benchmark in Federal Way 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 reportFederal Way, 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
- Pharmacist Oncology ServicesPermanent$71.15–$117.40/ hour
- PharmacistPermanent$75.89–$101.98/ hour
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