salary$162,870 a year$78 an hour · median pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$126,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,460per year
Jobs in the area4,440people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Bellevue?
Cheap. Rent of $2,704 a month takes 19.9% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Bellevue, WA?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area is $162,870 a year ($78 an hour). Most earn between $126,410 and $209,460.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Bellevue?
Typical rent of $2,704 a month takes 19.9% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area.