Pharmacy Aides Salary — US State Breakdown (2025)
BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 31-9095$37,680
US median (annual)
$40,450
US mean (annual)
$29,820
10th percentile
$56,010
90th percentile
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US Salary Overview
The national median wage for pharmacy aides in the United States is $37,680 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 40,000 people are employed in this occupation nationally. UK data is not available for this occupation — the UK's SOC 2020 classification has no direct equivalent. Before interviews, many candidates work through interview preparation guides for this kind of role.
US Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,820 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $34,980 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $37,680 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $43,640 | Experienced |
| 90th | $56,010 | Senior / highest decile |
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Check Price →Median Salary by State
| State | Median salary | Mean salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,960 | $56,990 | 120 |
| Utah | $51,600 | $48,010 | 250 |
| Hawaii | $46,250 | $47,450 | 110 |
| Washington | $45,110 | $45,390 | 2,000 |
| Arizona | $43,360 | $44,000 | 810 |
| California | $42,200 | $48,200 | 8,000 |
| Oregon | $40,250 | $46,150 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,470 | $38,310 | 1,000 |
| Nevada | $39,080 | $40,930 | 410 |
| Texas | $38,630 | $39,580 | 3,000 |
| Delaware | $38,500 | $39,030 | 130 |
| Maine | $38,060 | $39,820 | 150 |
| New York | $38,040 | $40,650 | 2,000 |
| Rhode Island | $38,020 | $40,120 | — |
| Missouri | $37,820 | $39,670 | 650 |
| Idaho | $37,690 | $40,500 | 110 |
| Colorado | $37,580 | $41,600 | 370 |
| Ohio | $37,500 | $39,990 | 690 |
| Minnesota | $37,430 | $38,690 | 550 |
| Massachusetts | $37,390 | $38,650 | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $37,350 | $37,720 | 50 |
| Vermont | $37,310 | $37,930 | 90 |
| Montana | $37,140 | $39,180 | 210 |
| Wyoming | $37,030 | $36,350 | 60 |
| Illinois | $37,010 | $37,760 | 1,000 |
| Arkansas | $36,860 | $37,050 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $36,660 | $37,680 | 550 |
| New Jersey | $36,590 | $39,700 | 1,000 |
| New Mexico | $36,390 | $39,430 | 180 |
| Virginia | $36,390 | $38,240 | 510 |
| Connecticut | $36,350 | $39,750 | 490 |
| Alabama | $36,260 | $36,760 | 460 |
| South Carolina | $36,140 | $38,400 | 360 |
| Michigan | $36,130 | $36,230 | 880 |
| South Dakota | $36,130 | $37,680 | 150 |
| Indiana | $35,890 | $36,920 | 610 |
| North Carolina | $35,530 | $36,200 | 1,000 |
| Maryland | $35,170 | $38,680 | 420 |
| Florida | $35,160 | $37,850 | 2,000 |
| Georgia | $34,630 | $35,310 | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | $34,610 | $34,840 | 600 |
| Louisiana | $33,450 | $31,710 | 730 |
| Iowa | $33,270 | $33,680 | 1,000 |
| Kansas | $32,070 | $32,840 | 470 |
| Nebraska | $31,610 | $33,610 | 400 |
| Oklahoma | $30,360 | $32,250 | 700 |
| Tennessee | $30,170 | $32,430 | 1,000 |
| Mississippi | $28,380 | $31,110 | 660 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,100 | $29,360 | 1,000 |
Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only.
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Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18