Pharmacy Technician Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median pharmacy technician in the Seattle area earns $61,320 a year ($29.48 an hour), 34% above the U.S. median ($45,750) and 4% above the Washington median ($58,900). Half of the 4,630 pharmacy technicians there earn between $52,650 and $73,010.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,000 | $47,270 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $52,650 | $50,400 | $37,850 |
| Median | $61,320 | $58,900 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $73,010 | $67,630 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $82,040 | $79,090 | $61,040 |
| Average | $64,360 | $61,140 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 4,630 | 8,150 | 471,680 |
Seattle, WA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- San Jose, CA: $75,490
- San Francisco, CA: $60,550
- Portland, OR: $58,590
- Sacramento, CA: $58,470
- San Diego, CA: $54,500
- Denver, CO: $50,970
- Los Angeles, CA: $50,760
- Riverside, CA: $50,270
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.