Pharmacy Aides Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $41,950 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.17
10th percentile $35,520
90th percentile $53,650
Employed locally 100
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,520
    25th
    $35,920
    50th (median)
    $41,950
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $53,650

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 62% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,870
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,900
    District of Columbia $55,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,120

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $49,190
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,550
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,630
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $40,650
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $39,590
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $38,920

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,230
    Medical Assistants$41,420
    Nursing Assistants$37,170
    Dental Assistants$40,010
    Phlebotomists$38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Albuquerque, NM is $20.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Albuquerque, NM is 13.4% above the national median of $37,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Aides in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $35,520 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,920.