Pharmacy Aide salary in Louisiana
What pharmacy aides earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$33,450$16.08 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$26,700 – $36,530Top 10%: $38,740+
Jobs7301.49× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,920 | $13.43 | 290 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,580 | $17.59 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,690 | $16.68 | 50 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $33,140 | $15.94 | 30 |
| Monroe, LA | $31,420 | $15.11 | 30 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $34,230 | $16.46 | 30 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $31,580 | $15.18 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Maryland · $35,170 Florida · $35,160 Georgia · $34,630 Kentucky · $34,610 Iowa · $33,270 Kansas · $32,070
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Louisiana?
Pharmacy Aides in Louisiana earned a median of $33,450 a year ($16.08 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $26,700 to $36,530.
Where in Louisiana do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $36,580.
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.