Pharmacy Aides pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for pharmacy aides is $18.12 an hour ($37,680 a year). About 39,530 people work in this job there.
Pay range for pharmacy aides in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.34 | $29,820 |
| 25% of workers | $16.82 | $34,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.12 | $37,680 |
| 75% of workers | $20.98 | $43,640 |
| 90% of workers | $26.93 | $56,010 |
Best-paying states for pharmacy aides
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,960 | 120 |
| Utah | $51,600 | 250 |
| Hawaii | $46,250 | 110 |
| Washington | $45,110 | 1,990 |
| Arizona | $43,360 | 810 |
| California | $42,200 | 8,440 |
| Oregon | $40,250 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,470 | 1,210 |
| Nevada | $39,080 | 410 |
| Texas | $38,630 | 2,900 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $43,360
- California · $42,200
- Florida · $35,160
- Georgia · $34,630
- Illinois · $37,010
- Indiana · $35,890
- Iowa · $33,270
- Kentucky · $34,610
- Louisiana · $33,450
- Michigan · $36,130
- Minnesota · $37,430
- Mississippi · $28,380
- Missouri · $37,820
- New Jersey · $36,590
- New York · $38,040
- North Carolina · $35,530
- Ohio · $37,500
- Oklahoma · $30,360
- Pennsylvania · $39,470
- Tennessee · $30,170
- Texas · $38,630
- Virginia · $36,390
- Washington · $45,110
- Wisconsin · $36,660
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy aides
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $32,880 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,330 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $45,930 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,010 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,750 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,230 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,150 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.