Pharmacy Aides pay range in Spokane
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,980 or more. The middle half of pharmacy aides in Spokane earn between $37,890 and $49,670.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $41KMedian
- $50K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,780 | $3,732 | $21.53 |
| Median | $41,360 | $3,447 | $19.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,890 | $3,158 | $18.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Aides pay in Spokane vs. Washington and the U.S.
Pharmacy aides in Spokane earn about the same as the Washington average ($45,390) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($40,450). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $37,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | $44,780 | $41,360 | $36,160 | $58,980 | 160 |
| Washington | $45,390 | $45,110 | $36,400 | $60,390 | 1,990 |
| United States | $40,450 | $37,680 | $29,820 | $56,010 | 39,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Aides salary after taxes in Spokane
On the average salary of $44,780, a single filer in Spokane takes home about $38,161 a year, or $3,180 a month and $1,468 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Spokane a good place for pharmacy aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spokane area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $44,780 buys what about $44,626 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Spokane ($54,660). A typical home costs $423,842, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Aides salary in other Washington cities
Spokane ranks 4th of 7 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($46,290).
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy aides
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,660).
- Vallejo, CA$60,660
- Santa Rosa, CA$57,600
- San Francisco, CA$56,390
- Sacramento, CA$53,790
- San Jose, CA$53,210
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Pharmacy Aides salary in Spokane: questions
How much do pharmacy aides make an hour in Spokane?
$21.53 an hour on average, and $19.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy aides salary in Spokane?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy aides take-home pay in Spokane?
About $38,161 a year ($3,180 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,780. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do pharmacy aides earn more in Spokane than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,450).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9095; area Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (44060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.46, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.