Pharmacy Aides Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $37,910 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.23
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $59,940
Employed locally 60
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $37,910
    75th
    $44,090
    90th
    $59,940

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 60% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,580
    Medical Assistants$47,530
    Nursing Assistants$47,500
    Dental Assistants$51,940
    Massage Therapists$59,630
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Salinas, CA is $18.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Salinas, CA is 2.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.