Pharmacy Aide salary in New Jersey
What pharmacy aides earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$36,590$17.59 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$35,080 – $43,660Top 10%: $50,280+
Jobs1,0200.93× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38,550 | $18.53 | 2,050 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $42,640 | $20.50 | 610 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $34,820 | $16.74 | 110 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $40,460 | $19.45 | 80 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $35,370 | $17.00 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Arkansas · $36,860 Wisconsin · $36,660 New Mexico · $36,390 Virginia · $36,390 Connecticut · $36,350 Alabama · $36,260
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in New Jersey?
Pharmacy Aides in New Jersey earned a median of $36,590 a year ($17.59 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $35,080 to $43,660.
Where in New Jersey do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $42,640.
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.