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Pharmacy Aides Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pharmacy Aides make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,200
Median Annual Salary
▼
-4.2% vs 2024
$48,200
Mean Salary
$42,200
Median Salary
$20.29
Hourly Rate
8,440 people work as Pharmacy Aides in California
Pharmacy Aides salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pharmacy Aides in California earn a median salary of $42,200 per year ($3,516/month).
This is 12.3% above the national average of $37,583.
California ranks #6 out of 48 states for Pharmacy Aides pay.
Approximately 8,440 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pharmacy Aides
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.5
Speaking
3.38
Service Orientation
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Social Perceptiveness
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.77
English Language
3.36
Administrative
3.08
Sales and Marketing
3.03
Law and Government
2.93
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(18.2% of workers)
Salaries for Pharmacy Aides in California range from $36,240 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,320 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,390 and $57,820.
Median $42,200
P10: $36,240P25: $37,390P75: $57,820P90: $71,320
10th
$36,240
25th
$37,390
Median
$42,200
75th
$57,820
90th
$71,320
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,240
$17.42
$3,020
25th Percentile
$37,390
$17.98
$3,115
Median (50th)
$42,200
$20.29
$3,516
75th Percentile
$57,820
$27.80
$4,818
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,320
$34.29
$5,943
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,200 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Pharmacy Aides in California is $42,200 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,200.
What is the salary range for a Pharmacy Aides in California?
Salaries for Pharmacy Aides in California range from $36,240 at the 10th percentile to $71,320 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,390 and $57,820.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Aides in California?
Entry-level Pharmacy Aides positions in California typically start around $36,240 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pharmacy Aides in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 8,440 people are employed as Pharmacy Aides in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacy Aides in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pharmacy Aides in California is approximately $20.29 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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