Pharmacy Aides
Occupation
$37,000
National Median Salary
$17.79
Median Hourly Wage
41,100
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+59.5%
10 Year Change
$23,200
2014 Median
$37,000
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Pharmacy Aides
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | $70,800 | 2,460 |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | $67,860 | 2,960 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $49,300 | 30 |
| Insurance Carriers | $47,820 | 250 |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $47,820 | 250 |
Top Paying States for Pharmacy Aides
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $55,590 | 80 |
| California | $44,060 | 9,430 |
| Washington | $43,320 | 1,250 |
| Hawaii | $41,930 | 60 |
| Utah | $38,970 | 260 |
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Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
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