Pharmacy Aides pay in California
In California, the median pay for pharmacy aides is $20.29 an hour ($42,200 a year). About 8,440 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($37,680). California ranks 6th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy aides in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.42 | $36,240 |
| 25% of workers | $17.97 | $37,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.29 | $42,200 |
| 75% of workers | $27.80 | $57,820 |
| 90% of workers | $34.29 | $71,320 |
Pharmacy Aides pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | $69,870 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $55,710 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $47,450 | 380 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $46,830 | 690 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $44,810 | 440 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $44,120 | 140 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $43,260 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $42,590 | 430 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $41,910 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $41,600 | 590 |
| Chico | $39,980 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $39,770 | 4,010 |
| Redding | $39,690 | 50 |
| Yuba City | $38,160 | 50 |
| Salinas | $38,050 | 110 |
| Merced | $37,900 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $37,840 | 140 |
| Visalia | $37,400 | 60 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $37,350 | 230 |
| Modesto | $36,730 | 140 |
| Fresno | $36,270 | 200 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $37,100 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $42,870 |
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $54,490 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $55,110 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $46,260 |
| Phlebotomists | $56,040 |
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