SOC 31-9095 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacy Aides — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $69,870 a year, the median wage for Pharmacy Aides in Vallejo, CA sits 85.4% above the national figure of $37,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $69,870 a year, the median wage for Pharmacy Aides in Vallejo, CA sits 85.4% above the national figure of $37,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $44,150 and $76,470. The lowest tenth earn under $35,740, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,650.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.07 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $55,710. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 186th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,740 | −5.1% |
| 25th | $44,150 | +17.2% |
| Median (50th) | $69,870 | +85.4% |
| 75th | $76,470 | +102.9% |
| 90th | $77,650 | +106.1% |
| Mean | $60,660 | +61.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $55,710 | 70 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $47,450 | 380 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $46,830 | 690 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $44,810 | 440 | |
| 5 | Oxnard | $44,120 | 140 | |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | $43,260 | 50 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $42,590 | 430 | |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $41,910 | 100 | |
| 9 | Riverside | $41,600 | 590 | |
| 10 | Chico | $39,980 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $69,870 buys what $63,117 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 67.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,117US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,870 a year, 85.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,740 to $77,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $55,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacy Aides in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $69,870, or $33.59 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 Vallejo, CA is 85.4% higher. 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $77,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,740 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 Santa Rosa, at $55,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. 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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