Pharmacy Aides pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for pharmacy aides is $16.08 an hour ($33,450 a year). About 730 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($37,680). Louisiana ranks 42nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy aides in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.71 | $22,270 |
| 25% of workers | $12.84 | $26,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.08 | $33,450 |
| 75% of workers | $17.56 | $36,530 |
| 90% of workers | $18.62 | $38,740 |
Pharmacy Aides pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $36,580 | 120 |
| Lafayette | $34,690 | 50 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $34,230 | 30 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $33,140 | 30 |
| Monroe | $31,420 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,920 | 290 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $26,750 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,490 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $32,750 |
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,120 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $36,930 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $30,480 |
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