Pharmacy Aide salary
What pharmacy aides earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$37,680$18.12 per hour
Average pay$40,450$19.45 per hour
Middle half earn$34,980 – $43,640Top 10%: $56,010+
Jobs39,530Employed nationwide
Pharmacy Aide salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,260 | $17.44 | 460 | 0.22 |
| Arizona | $43,360 | $20.85 | 810 | 0.25 |
| Arkansas | $36,860 | $17.72 | 120 | 0.09 |
| California | $42,200 | $20.29 | 8,440 | 0.46 |
| Colorado | $37,580 | $18.07 | 370 | 0.13 |
| Connecticut | $36,350 | $17.48 | 490 | 0.29 |
| Delaware | $38,500 | $18.51 | 130 | 0.26 |
| Florida | $35,160 | $16.91 | 1,590 | 0.16 |
| Georgia | $34,630 | $16.65 | 1,410 | 0.29 |
| Hawaii | $46,250 | $22.24 | 110 | 0.18 |
| Idaho | $37,690 | $18.12 | 110 | 0.13 |
| Illinois | $37,010 | $17.79 | 1,180 | 0.19 |
| Indiana | $35,890 | $17.26 | 610 | 0.19 |
| Iowa | $33,270 | $16.00 | 1,070 | 0.69 |
| Kansas | $32,070 | $15.42 | 470 | 0.33 |
| Kentucky | $34,610 | $16.64 | 600 | 0.3 |
| Louisiana | $33,450 | $16.08 | 730 | 0.38 |
| Maine | $38,060 | $18.30 | 150 | 0.23 |
| Maryland | $35,170 | $16.91 | 420 | 0.15 |
| Massachusetts | $37,390 | $17.98 | 340 | 0.09 |
| Michigan | $36,130 | $17.37 | 880 | 0.2 |
| Minnesota | $37,430 | $18.00 | 550 | 0.19 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 | $13.65 | 660 | 0.57 |
| Missouri | $37,820 | $18.18 | 650 | 0.22 |
| Montana | $37,140 | $17.86 | 210 | 0.41 |
| Nebraska | $31,610 | $15.20 | 400 | 0.39 |
| Nevada | $39,080 | $18.79 | 410 | 0.27 |
| New Hampshire | $37,350 | $17.96 | 50 | 0.07 |
| New Jersey | $36,590 | $17.59 | 1,020 | 0.24 |
| New Mexico | $36,390 | $17.50 | 180 | 0.21 |
| New York | $38,040 | $18.29 | 2,360 | 0.24 |
| North Carolina | $35,530 | $17.08 | 1,180 | 0.24 |
| Ohio | $37,500 | $18.03 | 690 | 0.12 |
| Oklahoma | $30,360 | $14.60 | 700 | 0.41 |
| Oregon | $40,250 | $19.35 | 450 | 0.23 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,470 | $18.98 | 1,210 | 0.2 |
| Rhode Island | $38,020 | $18.28 | – | – |
| South Carolina | $36,140 | $17.38 | 360 | 0.16 |
| South Dakota | $36,130 | $17.37 | 150 | 0.34 |
| Tennessee | $30,170 | $14.50 | 1,150 | 0.35 |
| Texas | $38,630 | $18.57 | 2,900 | 0.21 |
| Utah | $51,600 | $24.81 | 250 | 0.14 |
| Vermont | $37,310 | $17.94 | 90 | 0.29 |
| Virginia | $36,390 | $17.50 | 510 | 0.12 |
| Washington | $45,110 | $21.69 | 1,990 | 0.56 |
| Wisconsin | $36,660 | $17.63 | 550 | 0.19 |
| Wyoming | $37,030 | $17.81 | 60 | 0.21 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $69,870 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $55,710 | 70 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $51,850 | 150 |
| Salem, OR | $51,590 | 60 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | $49,620 | 50 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $47,830 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,450 | 380 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,830 | 690 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $46,250 | 80 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,400 | 1,270 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,810 | 440 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $44,120 | 140 |
| Bend, OR | $43,610 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $43,360 | 700 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $43,260 | 50 |
Metro areas with the most pharmacy aides
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 530 | $39,160 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 480 | $34,640 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 440 | $39,140 |
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Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make?
The median pay for pharmacy aides in the U.S. was $37,680 a year ($18.12 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $34,980 and $43,640.
Which states pay pharmacy aides the most?
The highest pay was in Utah ($51,600), Hawaii ($46,250), Washington ($45,110), Arizona ($43,360), California ($42,200). The lowest was in Mississippi ($28,380), Tennessee ($30,170), Oklahoma ($30,360).
How many pharmacy aides are there in the U.S.?
About 39,530 people were employed as pharmacy aides in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.