DOL Median (Seattle, WA)
$119,184
vs National
+3.4%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$104,000
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$119,184
+3.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Seattle, WA earns $119,184 in nominal terms, which is 3.4% above the national average of $115,211. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $104,000 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Seattle, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Safeway Inc. | $137,280 | 215 |
| PHARMACA INTEGRATIVE PHARMACY | $135,200 | 12 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | $131,111 | 1 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. | $119,766 | 68 |
| THE BARTELL DRUG COMPANY | $116,480 | 6 |
| QUALITY FOOD CENTERS, INC. | $114,712 | 4 |
| Swedish Health Services | $100,672 | 1 |
| University of Washington | $41,364 | 1 |
| BARTELL DRUGS | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Seattle, WA?
The median Pharmacists salary in Seattle, WA is $119,184 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Seattle, WA a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Seattle, WA earns 3.4% more than the national median of $115,211, or $104,000 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.