SOC 31-9095 · May 2025 · United States
Pharmacy Aides
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Pharmacy Aides across the United States is $37,680 per year, measured over 39,530 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $59,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Pharmacy Aides
Pay for this occupation varies by 111.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $59,960 and Mississippi pays $28,380.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,960 | 120 | |
| 2 | Utah | $51,600 | 250 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $46,250 | 110 | |
| 4 | Washington | $45,110 | 1,990 | |
| 5 | Arizona | $43,360 | 810 | |
| 6 | California | $42,200 | 8,440 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $40,250 | 450 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $39,470 | 1,210 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $39,080 | 410 | |
| 10 | Texas | $38,630 | 2,900 |
States with the most Pharmacy Aides jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,440 | $42,200 | |
| 2 | Texas | 2,900 | $38,630 | |
| 3 | New York | 2,360 | $38,040 | |
| 4 | Washington | 1,990 | $45,110 | |
| 5 | Florida | 1,590 | $35,160 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 1,410 | $34,630 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,210 | $39,470 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 1,180 | $37,010 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 1,180 | $35,530 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 1,150 | $30,170 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $69,870 | 80 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $55,710 | 70 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | $51,850 | 150 |
| 4 | Salem | $51,590 | 60 |
| 5 | Provo | $49,620 | 50 |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $47,830 | 50 |
| 7 | San Jose | $47,450 | 380 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $46,830 | 690 |
| 9 | Urban Honolulu | $46,250 | 80 |
| 10 | Seattle | $45,400 | 1,270 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.