Pharmacy Aides Salary by State
The national median pay for pharmacy aides is $37,680 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,380 in Mississippi to $59,960 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,820
- 25th percentile
- $34,980
- Median
- $37,680
- 75th percentile
- $43,640
- Top 10%
- $56,010
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 39,530 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,960 | +59% | $38,430 | $62,360 | 120 |
| 2 | Utah | $51,600 | +37% | $36,050 | $61,770 | 250 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $46,250 | +23% | $38,650 | $60,390 | 110 |
| 4 | Washington | $45,110 | +20% | $36,400 | $60,390 | 1,990 |
| 5 | Arizona | $43,360 | +15% | $38,930 | $56,770 | 810 |
| 6 | California | $42,200 | +12% | $36,240 | $71,320 | 8,440 |
| 7 | Oregon | $40,250 | +7% | $35,330 | $62,150 | 450 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $39,470 | +5% | $28,910 | $43,360 | 1,210 |
| 9 | Nevada | $39,080 | +4% | $30,250 | $52,570 | 410 |
| 10 | Texas | $38,630 | +3% | $31,540 | $48,010 | 2,900 |
| 11 | Delaware | $38,500 | +2% | $31,200 | $47,560 | 130 |
| 12 | Maine | $38,060 | +1% | $35,870 | $45,590 | 150 |
| 13 | New York | $38,040 | +1% | $34,270 | $51,150 | 2,360 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $38,020 | +1% | $33,460 | $62,360 | Not published |
| 15 | Missouri | $37,820 | 0% | $33,980 | $49,510 | 650 |
| 16 | Idaho | $37,690 | 0% | $34,250 | $55,500 | 110 |
| 17 | Colorado | $37,580 | 0% | $34,610 | $58,040 | 370 |
| 18 | Ohio | $37,500 | 0% | $29,970 | $53,670 | 690 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $37,430 | −1% | $31,530 | $47,380 | 550 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $37,390 | −1% | $33,700 | $43,160 | 340 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $37,350 | −1% | $33,270 | $42,710 | 50 |
| 22 | Vermont | $37,310 | −1% | $33,210 | $40,730 | 90 |
| 23 | Montana | $37,140 | −1% | $31,360 | $53,380 | 210 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $37,030 | −2% | $28,270 | $41,120 | 60 |
| 25 | Illinois | $37,010 | −2% | $34,640 | $39,420 | 1,180 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $36,860 | −2% | $31,540 | $45,730 | 120 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $36,660 | −3% | $30,410 | $44,250 | 550 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $36,590 | −3% | $33,020 | $50,280 | 1,020 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $36,390 | −3% | $28,620 | $55,540 | 180 |
| 30 | Virginia | $36,390 | −3% | $30,190 | $49,590 | 510 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $36,350 | −4% | $34,130 | $57,760 | 490 |
| 32 | Alabama | $36,260 | −4% | $32,870 | $41,950 | 460 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $36,140 | −4% | $33,820 | $48,640 | 360 |
| 34 | Michigan | $36,130 | −4% | $31,480 | $40,490 | 880 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $36,130 | −4% | $33,400 | $44,040 | 150 |
| 36 | Indiana | $35,890 | −5% | $33,280 | $43,550 | 610 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $35,530 | −6% | $25,710 | $43,660 | 1,180 |
| 38 | Maryland | $35,170 | −7% | $31,200 | $48,340 | 420 |
| 39 | Florida | $35,160 | −7% | $31,540 | $45,890 | 1,590 |
| 40 | Georgia | $34,630 | −8% | $23,180 | $46,370 | 1,410 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $34,610 | −8% | $30,000 | $40,940 | 600 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $33,450 | −11% | $22,270 | $38,740 | 730 |
| 43 | Iowa | $33,270 | −12% | $22,260 | $44,360 | 1,070 |
| 44 | Kansas | $32,070 | −15% | $24,100 | $41,980 | 470 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $31,610 | −16% | $28,080 | $38,590 | 400 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $30,360 | −19% | $22,460 | $40,880 | 700 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $30,170 | −20% | $25,230 | $39,360 | 1,150 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $28,380 | −25% | $23,130 | $41,200 | 660 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Pharmacy Aides salary questions
Which state pays pharmacy aides the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $59,960 a year (+59% vs. the national median of $37,680). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays pharmacy aides the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $28,380 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most pharmacy aides work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,440, with a median of $42,200.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.