The average salary for a pharmacy aide in the United States is $38,980, but the range typically falls between $32,240 and $42,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.74, with a range between $15.5 and $20.47.
There are approximately 43,830 people employed as a pharmacy aide in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of pharmacy aides.The state with the best pay for a pharmacy aide is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $53,660, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $30,060.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,560 | $13.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,240 | $15.5 |
| Median | $36,200 | $17.41 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,580 | $20.47 |
| 90th Percentile | $56,800 | $27.31 |
The salary of a pharmacy aide can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a pharmacy aide in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for pharmacy aides are District of Columbia, California, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon while the worst states are Mississippi, Kansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Nebraska.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,550 | $35,470 | $41,830 |
| Alaska | $33,730 | $44,800 | $58,740 |
| Arizona | $31,570 | $40,220 | $57,780 |
| Arkansas | $24,320 | $31,030 | $38,250 |
| California | $35,120 | $49,600 | $75,270 |
| Colorado | $33,280 | $41,220 | $56,110 |
| Connecticut | $29,610 | $35,420 | $42,330 |
| Delaware | $24,440 | $35,140 | $56,550 |
| District of Columbia | $37,700 | $53,660 | $62,990 |
| Florida | $28,260 | $35,420 | $43,840 |
| Georgia | $25,380 | $37,370 | $46,150 |
| Hawaii | $32,610 | $46,540 | $62,090 |
| Idaho | $31,070 | $39,350 | $49,150 |
| Illinois | $31,290 | $37,250 | $42,630 |
| Indiana | $29,950 | $34,620 | $38,100 |
| Iowa | $26,330 | $34,040 | $41,400 |
| Kansas | $23,110 | $29,700 | $38,960 |
| Kentucky | $27,700 | $33,030 | $39,030 |
| Louisiana | $20,570 | $28,350 | $37,040 |
| Maine | $31,670 | $36,630 | $43,300 |
| Maryland | $27,560 | $36,030 | $47,450 |
| Massachusetts | $34,090 | $40,520 | $54,220 |
| Michigan | $29,190 | $34,650 | $44,100 |
| Minnesota | $30,050 | $39,940 | $58,010 |
| Mississippi | $22,290 | $30,060 | $43,060 |
| Missouri | $28,670 | $37,860 | $47,150 |
| Montana | $26,440 | $36,640 | $55,780 |
| Nebraska | $26,780 | $31,010 | $36,670 |
| Nevada | $30,170 | $40,380 | $55,970 |
| New Hampshire | $26,920 | $36,340 | $43,110 |
| New Jersey | $30,220 | $36,060 | $45,500 |
| New Mexico | $32,870 | $37,770 | $42,040 |
| New York | $33,540 | $39,250 | $53,880 |
| North Carolina | $22,650 | $35,320 | $46,190 |
| Ohio | $23,450 | $37,300 | $48,590 |
| Oklahoma | $18,870 | $28,350 | $38,620 |
| Oregon | $33,760 | $44,200 | $57,410 |
| Pennsylvania | $24,240 | $35,020 | $44,600 |
| Rhode Island | $29,250 | $37,360 | $39,590 |
| South Carolina | $26,820 | $34,880 | $42,780 |
| South Dakota | $25,460 | $36,120 | $46,450 |
| Tennessee | $25,140 | $34,620 | $44,150 |
| Texas | $25,420 | $35,170 | $43,440 |
| Utah | $28,600 | $38,630 | $55,580 |
| Vermont | $30,370 | $34,620 | $38,120 |
| Virginia | $24,960 | $34,800 | $48,690 |
| Washington | $35,250 | $42,190 | $54,180 |
| West Virginia | $26,780 | $35,810 | $43,750 |
| Wisconsin | $29,520 | $37,380 | $47,700 |
Even between cities, the salary of a pharmacy aide can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for pharmacy aides is Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA with an average salary of $64,690.The city with the lowest average salary for pharmacy aides is Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $23,130.
Areas with highest average salaries for pharmacy aides
Areas with lowest average salaries for pharmacy aides
The number of pharmacy aides in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of pharmacy aides has increased by 4,930. On average, the number of pharmacy aides has been increasing by 3.2% each year. The salary of pharmacy aides has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of pharmacy aides has increased by $6,730. On average, the salary of pharmacy aides has been increasing by 5.2% each year.
Pharmacy Aides are part of the healthcare support occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for pharmacy aides compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare support occupations jobs here.
$34,810 per year
$43,130 per year
$65,860 per year
$47,350 per year
$68,170 per year
$42,060 per year
