Pharmacy Technicians, Seattle
$61,320
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA. Middle half of wages roughly $52,650 to $73,010.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +34.0%
- US median
- $45,750
- Metro RPP
- 111.1
- Middle half
- $52,650 to $73,010
- OEWS employment
- 4,630
- SOC
- 29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians in Seattle pay a median $61,320 (May 2025), 34% above the US median of $45,750. At local prices (RPP 111.1), that median buys about what $55,194 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$61,320 in Seattle buys about what $55,194 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 111.1, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 151.3 vs all-items 111.1 (US = 100, 2024).
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Pharmacy Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $61,320 | $52,650 to $73,010 | 111.1 |
| Urban Honolulu | $46,400 | $37,720 to $59,010 | 111 |
| San Francisco | $60,550 | $51,030 to $81,440 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $40,500 | $38,370 to $47,280 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Seattle?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is $61,320.
- How does Seattle pay compare to the US median for Pharmacy Technicians?
- Local median pay is 34% above the national OEWS median of $45,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Seattle is 111.1 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $61,320 has about the same purchasing power as $55,194 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.