Median Salary
$37,680
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$18.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$56,010
entry level starts ~$29,820
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 40,000 employed
How much does a Pharmacy Aide make?
Pharmacy Aides in the United States bring home a median salary of $37,680 a year, or around $18.12 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $29,820, while the top 10% earn $56,010.
That is $23,710 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Pharmacy Aide salary range by percentile
Half of all Pharmacy Aides earn between $34,980 and $43,640 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,820 | $14.34 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $34,980 | $16.82 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $37,680 | $18.12 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $43,640 | $20.98 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $56,010 | $26.93 |
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Highest-paying states for Pharmacy Aide
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Pharmacy Aide pay at $59,960 a year, followed by Utah ($51,600) and Hawaii ($46,250). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $28,380 — a gap of $31,580 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Pharmacy Aide salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 48 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $59,960Utah $51,600Hawaii $46,250Washington $45,110Arizona $43,360California $42,200Oregon $40,250Pennsylvania $39,470Nevada $39,080Texas $38,630Delaware $38,500Maine $38,060New York $38,040Rhode Island $38,020Missouri $37,820Idaho $37,690Colorado $37,580Ohio $37,500Minnesota $37,430Massachusetts $37,390New Hampshire $37,350Vermont $37,310Montana $37,140Wyoming $37,030Illinois $37,010Arkansas $36,860Wisconsin $36,660New Jersey $36,590New Mexico $36,390Virginia $36,390Connecticut $36,350Alabama $36,260South Carolina $36,140Michigan $36,130South Dakota $36,130Indiana $35,890North Carolina $35,530Maryland $35,170Florida $35,160Georgia $34,630Kentucky $34,610Louisiana $33,450Iowa $33,270Kansas $32,070Nebraska $31,610Oklahoma $30,360Tennessee $30,170Mississippi $28,380
Workforce and education
About 40,000 people work as Pharmacy Aides in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $40,450 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Pharmacy Aide make in the United States?
The median Pharmacy Aide salary in the United States is $37,680 per year, or about $18.12 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $29,820, while the top 10% of earners make $56,010 or more.
How does Pharmacy Aide pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Pharmacy Aide median of $37,680 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Pharmacy Aides the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Pharmacy Aides, with a median salary of $59,960 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Pharmacy Aide?
Becoming a Pharmacy Aide typically requires 6 to 18 months of training. A certificate or diploma program (usually 6 to 18 months) is the typical entry path.
How many Pharmacy Aides work in the United States?
About 40,000 people were employed as Pharmacy Aides in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.