PermanentPosted today
Pharmacist
MultiCare · Seattle, WA
$75.89–$101.98/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Pharmacist jobs in Seattle, WA
The median pharmacist pay in the Seattle area is $79.46 per hour ($165,270 a year), with the typical range running from $71.75 to $85.84. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Seattle. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in Seattle. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Seattle.
- $79.46median pay per hour, Seattle
- $72–$86typical range per hour
- 4,850pharmacists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open Pharmacist roles in Seattle
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Pharmacist (Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor)
Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, WA
$144k–$187k/ year
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Informatics Pharmacist, Clinical
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$147k–$220k/ year
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Pharmacist - Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
$143k–$214k/ year
More open Pharmacist roles in Seattle
3 more open roles from employers in Seattle. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted yesterday
Clinical Staff Pharmacist — ICU Float
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Staff Pharmacist
UW Medicine · Seattle, WA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring pharmacists near Seattle
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $87.00 |
| MultiCare | 1 | $88.94 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $79.43 |
Pharmacist pay in Seattle, 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).
| 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 Seattle 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 Seattle
- 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 Seattle 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 Seattle
| 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 Seattle
CMS lists 9 hospitals in Seattle, 5 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle, WA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Washington Medical Ctr Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | No |
| Harborview Medical Center Seattle, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Seattle, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Navos - Inpatient Services Seattle, WA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA | 9 mi | $79.46/hr | 95,499 |
| Bellevue, WA | 9 mi | $79.46/hr | 154,377 |
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 Seattle
Seattle city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacists make in Seattle, 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 Seattle 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 Seattle?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Seattle. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Seattle.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Seattle 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 Seattle?
The federal per diem benchmark in Seattle 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.
Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Seattle?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Seattle and across Washington. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Seattle.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportSeattle, 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
+ 31 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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