SOC 31-9095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacy Aides — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Miami, FL is $34,640 a year, trailing the national median of $37,680 by 8.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Miami, FL is $34,640 a year, trailing the national median of $37,680 by 8.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,190 and $42,500. The lowest tenth earn under $34,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $43,730.
The area has 480 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $47,830. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 640th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,130 | −9.4% |
| 25th | $34,190 | −9.3% |
| Median (50th) | $34,640 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $42,500 | +12.8% |
| 90th | $43,730 | +16.1% |
| Mean | $38,280 | +1.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $47,830 | 50 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $41,000 | 250 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $40,280 | 70 | |
| 4 | North Port | $37,850 | 80 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $34,510 | 270 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $33,570 | 40 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $31,520 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,640 buys what $33,501 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,501US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,640 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,130 to $43,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 480 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $47,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacy Aides in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $34,640, or $16.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,680, so pay in Miami, FL is 8.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Miami, FL earns more than $43,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jacksonville, at $47,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 480 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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