Pharmacy Aide Salary in Colorado (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pharmacy Aides in Colorado, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Colorado Median
$37,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+-0% vs US median
US median $37,680
State Rank
#17 of 48
370 employed here

How much does a Pharmacy Aide make in Colorado?

A Pharmacy Aide working in Colorado earns a median salary of $37,580 per year, or about $18.07 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $37,680 for this occupation.

Within Colorado, entry-level pay starts around $34,610 while the top 10% make $58,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,810 and $41,670 a year.

Pharmacy Aide salary range in Colorado

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,610$16.64
25th percentile (early career)$35,810$17.22
50th percentile (median)$37,580$18.07
75th percentile (experienced)$41,670$20.03
90th percentile (top earners)$58,040$27.90

How Colorado compares

Colorado ranks 17th out of 48 states and territories for Pharmacy Aide pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$59,960
2Utah$51,600
3Hawaii$46,250
4Washington$45,110
5Arizona$43,360

Working as a Pharmacy Aide in Colorado

Nationally, about 40,000 people work as Pharmacy Aides in the United States. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.

Considering a move? Compare Colorado pay ($37,580) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Aide make in Colorado?
The median Pharmacy Aide salary in Colorado is $37,580 per year, or about $18.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,610 at the entry level to $58,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Colorado pay compare to the national average?
Colorado pays Pharmacy Aides about 0% more than the national median of $37,680. Colorado ranks 17th out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Colorado a good state for Pharmacy Aides?
Yes on pay — Colorado pays above the national median for this occupation, at $37,580 a year. About 370 Pharmacy Aides are employed in Colorado. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Colorado?
The highest-paying occupations in Colorado include Orthodontist ($416,000), Dermatologist ($398,810), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($385,410), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.