Salary distribution
Where Washington pharmacists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $139,020 and $174,810, with a median of $157,020.
Pharmacists in Washington: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 37 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $150,280. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $108,930 |
| Level II — qualified | 22 | $152,360 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $160,160 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Pharmacists in Washington. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safeway Inc. | Staff Pharmacist | 21 | $152,360 |
| Walgreen Co. | Pharmacy Manager | 3 | $154,761 |
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | Staff Pharmacist FT | 3 | $149,760 |
| Thrifty Payless, Inc. | Staff Pharmacist | 3 | $148,512 |
| The Bartell Drug Company | Pharmacy Manager | 2 | $153,920 |
| Samy's Drug Store | Pharmacist | 1 | $133,120 |
| Tallmans Pharmacy Inc | Pharmacist | 1 | $128,960 |
| Family Health Centers | Pharmacist | 1 | $130,790 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | Pharmacist | 1 | $139,486 |
| Columbia Basin Health Association | Pharmacist | 1 | $125,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Pharmacy Manager at Safeway Inc.$171,080ToppenishDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25352-492487
- Pharmacy Manager at Walgreen Co.$165,340AnacortesDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-387731
- Pharmacist at Samy's Drug Store$133,120OlympiaDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-372193
- Pharmacist at Tallmans Pharmacy Inc$128,960Walla WallaDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-369526
- District Support Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.$149,760PoulsboWage Level IIDecided Jul 10, 2025I-200-25183-148903
- Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.$153,920KennewickWage Level IIDecided Jul 2, 2025I-200-25176-128804
- Pharmacist at Family Health Centers$130,790OmakWage Level IDecided Jun 27, 2025I-200-25171-117740
- Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.$149,760PuyallupWage Level IIDecided Jun 20, 2025I-200-25163-087239
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Pharmacists pay by experience level in Washington
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Pharmacists specialties in Washington
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 33 certified offers. The most common variant is Staff Pharmacist at a median of $150,020.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Pharmacist | Safeway Inc. | 22 | $150,020 |
| Pharmacy Manager | Safeway Inc. | 8 | $162,500 |
| Graduate Pharmacist Intern | Safeway Inc. | 3 | $102,190 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Pharmacists in Washington, by industry
Median offered wage across 37 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $152,360.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and wholesale | Safeway Inc. | 31 | $152,360 |
| Finance and insurance | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 3 | $149,760 |
| Healthcare | Family Health Centers | 3 | $130,790 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Washington over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
- 02
Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
- 03
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- 04
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
- 05
Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
- 06
Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
- 07
Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
- 08
Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Washington?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Washington is $157,020.
- How does Washington compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
- The Washington median is +12.1% versus the BLS national figure of $140,121.
- What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Washington?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $118,830 and the 90th-percentile at $192,620, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Pharmacists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Pharmacists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.