DOL Median (Washington)
$124,012
vs National
+7.6%
National: $115,211BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,213
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$124,012
+7.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$115,211
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Pharmacists in Washington earns $124,012 in nominal terms, which is 7.6% 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 $108,213 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Safeway Inc. | $137,280 | 215 |
| Rite Aid Hdqtrs. Corp. | $135,824 | 27 |
| PHARMACA INTEGRATIVE PHARMACY | $135,200 | 12 |
| Genoa Healthcare | $135,000 | 2 |
| GENOA, A QOL HEALTHCARE COMPANY, LLC | $135,000 | 1 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES INC. | $134,062 | 404 |
| Rite Aid | $132,080 | 1,437 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | $131,111 | 1 |
| CLE ELUM PHARMACY | $131,040 | 1 |
| PeaceHealth | $131,019 | 1 |
| Providence Health & Services - Washington | $128,939 | 4 |
| Walgreen Co. | $127,296 | 357 |
| Albertsons LLC | $125,840 | 108 |
| NEW ALBERTSON'S INC. (SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERVALU, INC | $122,720 | 5 |
| JOLLYS PHARMACY INC. D.B.A READY MEDS | $121,805 | 3 |
| VIDISA LLC | $120,640 | 1 |
| 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 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Pharmacists
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How much does a Pharmacists make in Washington?
The median Pharmacists salary in Washington is $124,012 based on 341 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Pharmacists?
A Pharmacists in Washington earns 7.6% more than the national median of $115,211, or $108,213 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.