Is pharmacy aides a good career?
It scores 7/100 and ranks #804 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($37,680 vs $61,390)
- Employment is projected to decline (-0.1% through 2034)
What pharmacy aides earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. pharmacy aides earn between $34,980 and $43,640 a year.
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- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
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How much do pharmacy aides make?
The national median wage is $37,680 a year, with the middle half earning between $34,980 and $43,640 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is pharmacy aides a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 7 of 100 and ranks #804 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -0.1% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a pharmacy aide?
The typical entry-level education is high school diploma or equivalent.
Where do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among states, District of Columbia pays the highest median ($59,960). Local pay for every state and metro is below.