Pharmacy Aide Salary in New York, NY
Pharmacy Aides in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $38,550 a year — 2% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $31,670 take-home, or $2,639 a month.
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- Federal income tax$2,446
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,390
- Medicare (1.45%)$559
- New York income tax$1,485
- Take-home pay$31,670
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
Pharmacy Aide pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,740 | $17.18 | $29,564 | $2,464 |
| 25th percentile | $36,560 | $17.58 | $30,179 | $2,515 |
| Median (50th) | $38,550 | $18.53 | $31,670 | $2,639 |
| 75th percentile | $45,850 | $22.04 | $37,142 | $3,095 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,380 | $28.07 | $46,533 | $3,878 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $38,550 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median pharmacy aide's $31,670 take-home pay has the buying power of $28,136 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Pharmacy Aide jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.85).
Best-paying cities for pharmacy aides, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #14 of 15 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix, AZ | $43,360 | $36,145 | $34,984 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $45,400 | $38,659 | $34,786 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $42,640 | $35,132 | $34,257 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $39,140 | $33,629 | $34,096 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $46,830 | $38,337 | $33,159 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | $44,810 | $36,821 | $32,909 |
| 7 | Riverside, CA | $41,600 | $34,411 | $32,329 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $39,160 | $32,235 | $32,217 |
| 14 | New York, NY | $38,550 | $31,670 | $28,136 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 15 metros →
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in New York, NY?
The median pharmacy aide salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $38,550 a year, or about $18.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $36,560 and $45,850.
What is a pharmacy aide’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $38,550 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $31,670 a year ($2,639 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $1,485 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a pharmacy aide?
Pay here is 2% above the national median of $37,680. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $28,136 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #14 of 15 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a pharmacy aide afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 90% of a median pharmacy aide’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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