Pharmacy Aides Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $38,550 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $70,800
Employed locally 4,660
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $36,080
    50th (median)
    $38,550
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $70,800

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 41% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 59% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,600
    Nursing Assistants $46,140
    Medical Assistants $46,000
    Dental Assistants $46,360
    Massage Therapists $58,790
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Los Angeles, CA is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.54 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Los Angeles, CA is 4.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,080.