Pharmacy Aide Salary in Connecticut (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$36,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $37,680
State Rank
#31 of 48
490 employed here

How much does a Pharmacy Aide make in Connecticut?

Pharmacy Aides in Connecticut take home a median of $36,350 annually — roughly $17.48 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $37,680.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $34,130 while the top 10% make $57,760 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,250 and $39,630 a year.

Pharmacy Aide salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,130$16.41
25th percentile (early career)$35,250$16.95
50th percentile (median)$36,350$17.48
75th percentile (experienced)$39,630$19.05
90th percentile (top earners)$57,760$27.77

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 31st 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 Connecticut

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 Connecticut pay ($36,350) 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 Connecticut?
The median Pharmacy Aide salary in Connecticut is $36,350 per year, or about $17.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,130 at the entry level to $57,760 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Pharmacy Aides about 4% less than the national median of $37,680. Connecticut ranks 31st out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Pharmacy Aides?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,350 a year. About 490 Pharmacy Aides are employed in Connecticut. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), 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.