Pharmacy Aide salary in Pennsylvania
What pharmacy aides earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$39,470$18.98 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$34,520 – $42,640Top 10%: $43,360+
Jobs1,2100.78× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $42,640 | $20.50 | 610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,400 | $18.94 | 430 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $40,460 | $19.45 | 80 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $33,620 | $16.16 | 70 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $39,520 | $19.00 | 50 |
| Lancaster, PA | $39,650 | $19.06 | 40 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $28,360 | $13.64 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Oregon · $40,250 Nevada · $39,080 Texas · $38,630 Delaware · $38,500 Maine · $38,060 New York · $38,040
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Pennsylvania?
Pharmacy Aides in Pennsylvania earned a median of $39,470 a year ($18.98 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $34,520 to $42,640.
Where in Pennsylvania do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, 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.