WA · Vancouver · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Vancouver, WA

Pay for pharmacists in the Vancouver area centers on $81.50 per hour, or about $169,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $70.13 and the upper quarter over $87.29. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver. That ranks 9th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 20th of 340 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Vancouver.

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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Pharmacist

BrightSpring Health Services · Vancouver, WA

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Pharmacist pay in Vancouver, WA

The metro median is 8% above the Washington statewide median of $75.49 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 2,420 pharmacists employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$61.38$127,6707% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$70.13$145,8706% above U.S. median
Median$81.50$169,52023% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$87.29$181,56032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$95.59$198,83045% above U.S. median

How Vancouver ranks

  • 9th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 20th of 340 after adjusting for local prices

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 Vancouver

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $81.50 median hour buys what $77.31 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Vancouver paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,934
  • Per year: $146,700
  • Per month: $12,225
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Vancouver

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

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 Vancouver

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Vancouver, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
Vancouver, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Peacehealth Southwest Medical Cente
Vancouver, WA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Rainier Springs
Vancouver, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Portland, OR7 mi$81.50/hr635,749
Gresham, OR12 mi$81.50/hr111,507
Salem, OR53 mi$78.42/hr180,406
Albany, OR74 mi$69.65/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR81 mi$69.65/hr61,993
Lacey, WA98 mi$72.48/hr58,644

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Pharmacist salary in Washington

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 Vancouver

Vancouver city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Vancouver, WA?

Pharmacists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $81.50 per hour, about $169,520 a year. The middle half earn between $70.13 and $87.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 20th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 9th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring pharmacists in Vancouver?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Vancouver.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

The federal per diem benchmark in Vancouver is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Vancouver?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportVancouver, 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

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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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