Pharmacy Aide salary in Washington
What pharmacy aides earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$45,110$21.69 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$37,890 – $48,830Top 10%: $60,390+
Jobs1,9902.21× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,400 | $21.83 | 1,270 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $42,140 | $20.26 | 250 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $41,360 | $19.89 | 160 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $42,510 | $20.44 | 70 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,390 | $20.38 | 70 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $42,050 | $20.22 | 70 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,960 | $18.25 | 50 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $40,370 | $19.41 | 50 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $42,850 | $20.60 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $37,900 | $18.22 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Hawaii · $46,250 Arizona · $43,360 California · $42,200 Oregon · $40,250 Pennsylvania · $39,470 Nevada · $39,080
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Washington?
Pharmacy Aides in Washington earned a median of $45,110 a year ($21.69 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $37,890 to $48,830.
Where in Washington do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $45,400.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.