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Pharmacy Aides Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 48 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of pharmacy aidess in California earn between $36,240 and $71,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean pharmacy aides salary in California is $48,200, about 19.2% above the U.S. average ($40,450). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $69,870 | $60,660 | 80 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $55,710 | $57,600 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,450 | $53,210 | 380 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $46,830 | $56,390 | 690 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $45,880 | $45,710 | 60 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $44,810 | $52,090 | 440 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $44,120 | $50,220 | 140 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $43,260 | $46,640 | 50 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do pharmacy aides make in California?
The median pharmacy aides salary in California is $42,200 per year (mean $48,200), and about 80% earn between $36,240 and $71,320.
How much do pharmacy aides make per hour in California?
Roughly $23 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $48,200 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for pharmacy aides?
California ranks #2 of 48 states for pharmacy aides pay. Its mean salary of $48,200 is about 19.2% above the U.S. average of $40,450.
Which metro areas in California pay pharmacy aides the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for pharmacy aides are Vallejo, CA ($69,870), Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ($55,710), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($47,450), by median annual wage.