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Pharmacy Aides Salary
Pharmacy Aides earn a median $37,680 a year in the U.S., with 39,530 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $37,680 a year
- Employment
- 39,530
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- -0.7%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 5,100
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $37,680 · $18.12 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $40,450 · $19.45 an hour (estimate error ±0.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $29,820 · $14.34 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $34,980 · $16.82 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $43,640 · $20.98 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $56,010 · $26.93 an hour
- Employment
- 39,530 (estimate error ±3.4%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 39,200
- Projected for 2035
- 39,000
- Change
- -300 (-0.7%)
- Openings each year
- 5,100
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,960 | 120 |
| 2 | Utah | $51,600 | 250 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $46,250 | 110 |
| 4 | Washington | $45,110 | 1,990 |
| 5 | Arizona | $43,360 | 810 |
| 6 | California | $42,200 | 8,440 |
| 7 | Oregon | $40,250 | 450 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $39,470 | 1,210 |
| 9 | Nevada | $39,080 | 410 |
| 10 | Texas | $38,630 | 2,900 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8,440 | $42,200 |
| Texas | 2,900 | $38,630 |
| New York | 2,360 | $38,040 |
| Washington | 1,990 | $45,110 |
| Florida | 1,590 | $35,160 |
| Georgia | 1,410 | $34,630 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,210 | $39,470 |
| Illinois | 1,180 | $37,010 |
| North Carolina | 1,180 | $35,530 |
| Tennessee | 1,150 | $30,170 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $51,850 | 150 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,450 | 380 |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,830 | 690 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,400 | 1,270 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,810 | 440 |
| 6 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $44,120 | 140 |
| 7 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $43,360 | 700 |
| 8 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $42,640 | 610 |
| 9 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $42,590 | 430 |
| 10 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $42,140 | 250 |
| 11 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $41,910 | 100 |
| 12 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $41,600 | 590 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,010 | $39,770 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 2,050 | $38,550 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,270 | $45,400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 1,070 | $37,010 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 760 | $37,400 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 700 | $43,360 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 700 | $29,180 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 690 | $46,830 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 610 | $42,640 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 590 | $41,600 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 570 | $40,160 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 550 | $36,130 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)2 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Pharmacy Aides pay by state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
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- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do pharmacy aides make?
- The median wage for pharmacy aides in the U.S. is $37,680 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $34,980 and $43,640.
- Which state pays pharmacy aides the most?
- District of Columbia has the highest median wage for this occupation at $59,960 a year.
- What is the job outlook for pharmacy aides?
- BLS projects employment to decline 0.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 5,100 openings each year on average.
- What education do pharmacy aides need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.