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Pharmacists
Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
What a pharmacist does
Become a pharmacist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good pharmacist
- Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Reading work related information.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
- Looking for ways to help people.
- Understanding people's reactions.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $67 per hour with an average salary of $138,600 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $62 and $77 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $128,600 and $159,200 per year.
Pharmacist job outlook
- There are 7,150 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 409 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.