Pharmacy Aides Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $39,820 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $33,550
90th percentile $67,100
Employed locally 150
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,550
    25th
    $36,100
    50th (median)
    $39,820
    75th
    $61,740
    90th
    $67,100

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,870
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,900
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,120
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $50,940

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,430
    Medical Assistants$45,240
    Nursing Assistants$43,570
    Dental Assistants$47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44,830
    Phlebotomists$46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Bakersfield, CA is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.33 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Bakersfield, CA is 7.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,550 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,100.