SOC 31-9095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacy Aides — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Pharmacy Aides in New Haven, CT is $35,420 per year, close to the national median of $37,680 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Pharmacy Aides in New Haven, CT is $35,420 per year, close to the national median of $37,680 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,630 and $37,550. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,010 and the ninetieth at $48,570.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $37,020. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 441st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −9.7% |
| 25th | $34,630 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $35,420 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $37,550 | −0.3% |
| 90th | $48,570 | +28.9% |
| Mean | $38,440 | +2.0% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $37,020 | 110 | |
| 2 | Norwich | $36,790 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bridgeport | $35,810 | 150 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $35,220 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $35,420 buys what $34,189 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,189US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,420 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $48,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $37,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacy Aides in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $35,420, or $17.03 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 New Haven, CT is 6.0% 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 New Haven, CT earns more than $48,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 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 Hartford, at $37,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in New Haven, CT. 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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