Pharmacy Aides Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $35,280 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $19,900
90th percentile $40,280
Employed locally 80
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,900
    25th
    $26,310
    50th (median)
    $35,280
    75th
    $37,800
    90th
    $40,280

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 50% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 50% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $37,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $36,200
    Kentucky $35,140
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $35,120
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $34,460
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $34,380

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$40,700
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,520
    Medical Assistants$39,820
    Dental Assistants$47,020
    Phlebotomists$39,040
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Lexington, KY is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Lexington, KY is 4.6% below 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $19,900 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,310.