verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$58,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.32/hr
▲ 29% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
8,150
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,040 #1 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Washington, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Washington earn a median of $58,900 per year ($28.32 per hour), which is 29% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $47,270, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $79,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $58,900 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $58,900 is worth about $55,040 in national buying power — ranking Washington #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,270
$22.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,900
$28.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,090
$38.02/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $58,900 $55,040
Oregon $54,900 $53,115 +$4,000
Idaho $46,420 $48,610 +$12,480

Pharmacy Technician in Washington: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Washington?

Pharmacy technicians in Washington earn a median of $58,900 per year ($28.32 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Washington pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $58,900, Washington pays 29% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 8,150 work in the state.

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