Pharmacy Aide Salary
Pharmacy Aides earn a median $37,680 a year nationally. Healthcare Support Occupations
U.S. median
$37,680
$18.12 per hour
Range
$29,820 – $56,010
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
39,530
across the U.S.
Pharmacy Aide take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$32,456
per year · effective tax rate 13.9%
$2,705Monthly
$1,352Twice a month
$1,248Every 2 weeks
$15.60Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,342
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,336
- Medicare (1.45%)$546
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,456
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,820 | $14.34 | $26,140 |
| 25th percentile | $34,980 | $16.82 | $30,286 |
| Median (50th) | $37,680 | $18.12 | $32,456 |
| 75th percentile | $43,640 | $20.98 | $37,245 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $56,010 | $26.93 | $47,184 |
Best cities for pharmacy aides (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix, AZ | $43,360 | $36,145 | $34,984 | 700 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $45,400 | $38,659 | $34,786 | 1,270 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $42,640 | $35,132 | $34,257 | 610 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $39,140 | $33,629 | $34,096 | 440 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $46,830 | $38,337 | $33,159 | 690 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | $44,810 | $36,821 | $32,909 | 440 |
| 7 | Riverside, CA | $41,600 | $34,411 | $32,329 | 590 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $39,160 | $32,235 | $32,217 | 530 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $37,400 | $32,231 | $31,265 | 760 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | $40,160 | $33,205 | $30,496 | 570 |
| 11 | Detroit, MI | $36,130 | $29,926 | $29,837 | 550 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $37,010 | $30,230 | $29,181 | 1,070 |
| 13 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,770 | $33,038 | $29,092 | 4,010 |
| 14 | New York, NY | $38,550 | $31,670 | $28,136 | 2,050 |
| 15 | Miami, FL | $34,640 | $30,013 | $26,292 | 480 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $46,830
- Seattle, WA — $45,400
- San Diego, CA — $44,810
- Phoenix, AZ — $43,360
- Philadelphia, PA — $42,640
- Riverside, CA — $41,600
- Washington, DC — $40,160
- Los Angeles, CA — $39,770
- Atlanta, GA — $39,160
- Houston, TX — $39,140
- New York, NY — $38,550
- Dallas, TX — $37,400
- Chicago, IL — $37,010
- Detroit, MI — $36,130
- Miami, FL — $34,640
Pharmacy Aide salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,960 | $47,907 | $38,430 – $62,360 | 120 |
| Utah | $51,600 | $42,285 | $36,050 – $61,770 | 250 |
| Hawaii | $46,250 | $37,328 | $38,650 – $60,390 | 110 |
| Washington | $45,110 | $38,426 | $36,400 – $60,390 | 1,990 |
| Arizona | $43,360 | $36,145 | $38,930 – $56,770 | 810 |
| California | $42,200 | $34,862 | $36,240 – $71,320 | 8,440 |
| Oregon | $40,250 | $31,829 | $35,330 – $62,150 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,470 | $32,682 | $28,910 – $43,360 | 1,210 |
| Nevada | $39,080 | $33,581 | $30,250 – $52,570 | 410 |
| Texas | $38,630 | $33,219 | $31,540 – $48,010 | 2,900 |
| Delaware | $38,500 | $31,655 | $31,200 – $47,560 | 130 |
| Maine | $38,060 | $31,345 | $35,870 – $45,590 | 150 |
| New York | $38,040 | $31,288 | $34,270 – $51,150 | 2,360 |
| Rhode Island | $38,020 | $31,920 | $33,460 – $62,360 | — |
| Missouri | $37,820 | $31,728 | $33,980 – $49,510 | 650 |
| Idaho | $37,690 | $31,575 | $34,250 – $55,500 | 110 |
| Colorado | $37,580 | $31,430 | $34,610 – $58,040 | 370 |
| Ohio | $37,500 | $32,062 | $29,970 – $53,670 | 690 |
| Minnesota | $37,430 | $31,071 | $31,530 – $47,380 | 550 |
| Massachusetts | $37,390 | $30,573 | $33,700 – $43,160 | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $37,350 | $32,191 | $33,270 – $42,710 | 50 |
| Vermont | $37,310 | $31,343 | $33,210 – $40,730 | 90 |
| Montana | $37,140 | $31,033 | $31,360 – $53,380 | 210 |
| Wyoming | $37,030 | $31,934 | $28,270 – $41,120 | 60 |
| Illinois | $37,010 | $30,230 | $34,640 – $39,420 | 1,180 |
| Arkansas | $36,860 | $30,572 | $31,540 – $45,730 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $36,660 | $30,804 | $30,410 – $44,250 | 550 |
| New Jersey | $36,590 | $31,017 | $33,020 – $50,280 | 1,020 |
| New Mexico | $36,390 | $30,822 | $28,620 – $55,540 | 180 |
| Virginia | $36,390 | $30,141 | $30,190 – $49,590 | 510 |
| Connecticut | $36,350 | $30,676 | $34,130 – $57,760 | 490 |
| Alabama | $36,260 | $29,767 | $32,870 – $41,950 | 460 |
| South Carolina | $36,140 | $30,207 | $33,820 – $48,640 | 360 |
| Michigan | $36,130 | $29,926 | $31,480 – $40,490 | 880 |
| South Dakota | $36,130 | $31,210 | $33,400 – $44,040 | 150 |
| Indiana | $35,890 | $29,988 | $33,280 – $43,550 | 610 |
| North Carolina | $35,530 | $29,819 | $25,710 – $43,660 | 1,180 |
| Maryland | $35,170 | $29,132 | $31,200 – $48,340 | 420 |
| Florida | $35,160 | $30,431 | $31,540 – $45,890 | 1,590 |
| Georgia | $34,630 | $28,831 | $23,180 – $46,370 | 1,410 |
| Kentucky | $34,610 | $28,895 | $30,000 – $40,940 | 600 |
| Louisiana | $33,450 | $28,440 | $22,270 – $38,740 | 730 |
| Iowa | $33,270 | $28,300 | $22,260 – $44,360 | 1,070 |
| Kansas | $32,070 | $26,944 | $24,100 – $41,980 | 470 |
| Nebraska | $31,610 | $26,999 | $28,080 – $38,590 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $30,360 | $25,754 | $22,460 – $40,880 | 700 |
| Tennessee | $30,170 | $26,422 | $25,230 – $39,360 | 1,150 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 | $24,578 | $23,130 – $41,200 | 660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make?
The national median salary for pharmacy aides is $37,680 a year ($18.12 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,820 and the top 10% earn over $56,010. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays pharmacy aides the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $59,960. After taxes and local prices, Phoenix, AZ offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many pharmacy aides are there in the U.S.?
About 39,530 people work as pharmacy aides nationwide.