Pharmacy Aide salary in Kentucky
What pharmacy aides earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$34,610$16.64 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$31,520 – $35,790Top 10%: $40,940+
Jobs6001.18× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $34,730 | $16.70 | 220 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $39,620 | $19.05 | 170 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,860 | $16.76 | 80 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $33,880 | $16.29 | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $34,430 | $16.55 | 50 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $30,910 | $14.86 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Indiana · $35,890 North Carolina · $35,530 Maryland · $35,170 Florida · $35,160 Georgia · $34,630 Louisiana · $33,450
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Kentucky?
Pharmacy Aides in Kentucky earned a median of $34,610 a year ($16.64 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $31,520 to $35,790.
Where in Kentucky do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN at $39,620.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.