Pharmacy Aides Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $36,670 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.63
10th percentile $33,710
90th percentile $73,790
Employed locally 90
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,710
    25th
    $34,250
    50th (median)
    $36,670
    75th
    $50,820
    90th
    $73,790

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 46% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 54% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,380
    Medical Assistants $48,530
    Nursing Assistants $45,680
    Dental Assistants $48,650
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,920
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Modesto, CA is $17.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.15 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Modesto, CA is 0.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,710 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,250.