Pharmacy Aides Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for pharmacy aides is $37,680, or $18.12 per hour. About 39,530 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $59,960 in District of Columbia to $28,380 in Mississippi.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 48 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,960 | $28.83 | 120 | 0.68 |
| 2 | Utah | $51,600 | $24.81 | 250 | 0.56 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $46,250 | $22.24 | 110 | 0.70 |
| 4 | Washington | $45,110 | $21.69 | 1,990 | 2.21 |
| 5 | Arizona | $43,360 | $20.85 | 810 | 0.98 |
| 6 | California | $42,200 | $20.29 | 8,440 | 1.82 |
| 7 | Oregon | $40,250 | $19.35 | 450 | 0.91 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $39,470 | $18.98 | 1,210 | 0.78 |
| 9 | Nevada | $39,080 | $18.79 | 410 | 1.05 |
| 10 | Texas | $38,630 | $18.57 | 2,900 | 0.81 |
| 11 | Delaware | $38,500 | $18.51 | 130 | 1.04 |
| 12 | Maine | $38,060 | $18.30 | 150 | 0.92 |
| 13 | New York | $38,040 | $18.29 | 2,360 | 0.96 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $38,020 | $18.28 | — | — |
| 15 | Missouri | $37,820 | $18.18 | 650 | 0.87 |
| 16 | Idaho | $37,690 | $18.12 | 110 | 0.52 |
| 17 | Colorado | $37,580 | $18.07 | 370 | 0.50 |
| 18 | Ohio | $37,500 | $18.03 | 690 | 0.49 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $37,430 | $18.00 | 550 | 0.73 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $37,390 | $17.98 | 340 | 0.37 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $37,350 | $17.96 | 50 | 0.26 |
| 22 | Vermont | $37,310 | $17.94 | 90 | 1.15 |
| 23 | Montana | $37,140 | $17.86 | 210 | 1.61 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $37,030 | $17.81 | 60 | 0.84 |
| 25 | Illinois | $37,010 | $17.79 | 1,180 | 0.76 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $36,860 | $17.72 | 120 | 0.36 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $36,660 | $17.63 | 550 | 0.73 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $36,590 | $17.59 | 1,020 | 0.93 |
| 29 | Virginia | $36,390 | $17.50 | 510 | 0.48 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $36,390 | $17.50 | 180 | 0.82 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $36,350 | $17.48 | 490 | 1.15 |
| 32 | Alabama | $36,260 | $17.44 | 460 | 0.85 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $36,140 | $17.38 | 360 | 0.62 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $36,130 | $17.37 | 150 | 1.33 |
| 35 | Michigan | $36,130 | $17.37 | 880 | 0.79 |
| 36 | Indiana | $35,890 | $17.26 | 610 | 0.75 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $35,530 | $17.08 | 1,180 | 0.94 |
| 38 | Maryland | $35,170 | $16.91 | 420 | 0.60 |
| 39 | Florida | $35,160 | $16.91 | 1,590 | 0.63 |
| 40 | Georgia | $34,630 | $16.65 | 1,410 | 1.14 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $34,610 | $16.64 | 600 | 1.18 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $33,450 | $16.08 | 730 | 1.49 |
| 43 | Iowa | $33,270 | $16.00 | 1,070 | 2.71 |
| 44 | Kansas | $32,070 | $15.42 | 470 | 1.28 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $31,610 | $15.20 | 400 | 1.55 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $30,360 | $14.60 | 700 | 1.61 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $30,170 | $14.50 | 1,150 | 1.38 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $28,380 | $13.65 | 660 | 2.22 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do pharmacy aides make?
The median annual wage for pharmacy aides in the United States is $37,680, or $18.12 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $29,820, and the top 10% earn $56,010.
How many pharmacy aides are employed in the U.S.?
About 39,530 people work as pharmacy aides nationwide.
Which state pays pharmacy aides the most?
District of Columbia pays the most at a median of $59,960, followed by Utah ($51,600) and Hawaii ($46,250).
Which state pays pharmacy aides the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median at $28,380.
Where are pharmacy aides jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Iowa at 2.71×.