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Pharmacist Salary in Washington (2026)
$77.22 per hour · take-home ≈ $121,043/year ($10,087/month) for a single filer
Pharmacist pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $126,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $137,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $160,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $179,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $205,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,350 Pharmacist jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-1051, “Pharmacists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Pharmacist salary of $160,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $121,043 — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
| Gross (median) | $160,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$27,280 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,287 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $121,043 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $10,087 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Pharmacist make in Washington?
- The median Pharmacist salary in Washington is $160,610 per year ($77.22 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $137,890 and $179,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Pharmacist in Washington?
- On the median salary of $160,610, a single filer in Washington takes home about $121,043 per year ($10,087 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 24.6%.
- How many Pharmacist jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 7,350 Pharmacist jobs in Washington in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Washington state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Washington.