Pharmacy Aides pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for pharmacy aides is $18.53 an hour ($38,550 a year). About 2,050 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($37,680). It is about the same as the New York median ($38,040).
Pay range for pharmacy aides in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| 25% of workers | $17.58 | $36,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.53 | $38,550 |
| 75% of workers | $22.05 | $45,850 |
| 90% of workers | $28.07 | $58,380 |
Pharmacy Aides pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Binghamton | $40,390 | 60 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $38,550 | 2,050 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $36,990 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $36,340 | 150 |
| Utica-Rome | $35,830 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $35,740 | 190 |
| Rochester | $35,710 | 70 |
| Syracuse | $35,600 | 90 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $35,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $38,600 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,690 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $49,230 |
| Medical Assistants | $48,370 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,640 |
| Phlebotomists | $49,980 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $46,160 |
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