Pharmacy Aide salary in New York
What pharmacy aides earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,040$18.29 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$35,870 – $40,390Top 10%: $51,150+
Jobs2,3600.96× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35,740 | $17.18 | 190 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $36,340 | $17.47 | 150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,600 | $17.12 | 90 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $34,430 | $16.55 | 90 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $36,990 | $17.78 | 80 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,710 | $17.17 | 70 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $36,390 | $17.49 | 70 |
| Binghamton, NY | $40,390 | $19.42 | 60 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $35,830 | $17.23 | 40 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $34,680 | $16.67 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Delaware · $38,500 Maine · $38,060 Rhode Island · $38,020 Missouri · $37,820 Idaho · $37,690 Colorado · $37,580
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in New York?
Pharmacy Aides in New York earned a median of $38,040 a year ($18.29 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $35,870 to $40,390.
Where in New York do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Binghamton, NY at $40,390.
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.