Pharmacy Aides Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $36,550 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $33,460
90th percentile $44,200
Employed locally 30
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,460
    25th
    $34,790
    50th (median)
    $36,550
    75th
    $36,550
    90th
    $44,200

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 61% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 39% 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
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Salisbury, MD $49,480
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $49,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,010
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,550

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,050
    Nursing Assistants$31,920
    Medical Assistants$35,100
    Psychiatric Aides$32,620
    Dental Assistants$36,710
    Phlebotomists$31,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Tuscaloosa, AL is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.25 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 1.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $33,460 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,790.