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Pharmacy Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Seattle, WA
$33.20–$48.61/ hour
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Bellingham, WA
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Bellingham area is $25.01 per hour ($52,020 a year), with the typical range running from $22.53 to $28.09. That ranks 14th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 25th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bellingham. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Bellingham.
- $25.01median pay per hour, Bellingham
- $23–$28typical range per hour
- 240pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacy Technician pay in Bellingham, WA
The metro median is 7% below the Washington statewide median of $26.99 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 240 pharmacy technicians employed in the Bellingham metro area, 2.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $18.28 | $38,020 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.53 | $46,860 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Median | $25.01 | $52,020 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.09 | $58,430 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $34.13 | $70,990 | 63% above U.S. median |
How Bellingham ranks
- 14th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 25th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 8 Washington metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Bellingham
- Overall prices in Bellingham run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.01 median hour buys what $24.20 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$900
- Per year: $45,018
- Per month: $3,752
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bellingham metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bellingham
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Washington
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Hospitals in Bellingham
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center Bellingham, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 49 mi | $28.83/hr | 76,209 |
| Everett, WA | 56 mi | $28.83/hr | 113,011 |
| Bothell, WA | 69 mi | $28.83/hr | 51,770 |
| Shoreline, WA | 69 mi | $28.83/hr | 66,251 |
| Kirkland, WA | 74 mi | $28.83/hr | 95,499 |
| Redmond, WA | 76 mi | $28.83/hr | 82,195 |
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License and tax basics in Washington
State registration or license, as the state requires. 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.
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Bellingham, WA?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Bellingham metro area have a median pay of $25.01 per hour, about $52,020 a year. The middle half earn between $22.53 and $28.09 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bellingham a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Bellingham ranks 25th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacy technicians work in Bellingham?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellingham, led by Peacehealth St Joseph Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellingham as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. 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 Bellingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bellingham is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharm Tech pay reportBellingham, WA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
- MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
- BrightSpring Health ServicesSPOKANE, WA · 3 postings$22.25/ hr$20–$30
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$36.66High$46
33 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician IIPermanent$33.20–$48.61/ hour
- Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent$23.14–$35.08/ hour
+ 31 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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