Pharmacy Aides Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $36,030 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.32
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $44,520
Employed locally 50
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $36,030
    75th
    $40,880
    90th
    $44,520

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 52% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 48% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,010
    Binghamton, NY $39,200
    Rochester, NY $38,460
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $37,410
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,150
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,340

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,340
    Nursing Assistants $38,810
    Dental Assistants $46,050
    Psychiatric Aides $68,180
    Medical Assistants $41,590
    Physical Therapist Assistants $56,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Utica, NY is $17.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.14 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Utica, NY is 2.6% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.