DOL Median (Tacoma, WA)
$118,040
vs National
+2.5%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$103,002
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$118,040
+2.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Tacoma, WA earns $118,040 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% 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 $103,002 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tacoma, WA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Safeway Inc. | $137,280 | 215 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| Albertsons LLC | $125,840 | 108 |
| Franciscan Health System | $119,808 | 2 |
| Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. | $119,766 | 68 |
| NEW ALBERTSON'S, INC. | $118,560 | 3 |
| NEW ALBERSTON'S INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERVALU, INC | $118,352 | 19 |
| HAGGEN, INC. | N/A | 5 |
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Tacoma, WA?
The median Pharmacists salary in Tacoma, WA is $118,040 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Tacoma, WA a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Tacoma, WA earns 2.5% more than the national median of $115,211, or $103,002 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.