Pharmacy Aides Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $38,890 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.70
10th percentile $34,470
90th percentile $42,320
Employed locally 30
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,470
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $38,890
    75th
    $39,190
    90th
    $42,320

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $40,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,020
    El Paso, TX $39,340
    Corpus Christi, TX $38,520
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $37,940
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,240

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,650
    Nursing Assistants $34,640
    Medical Assistants $38,350
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,100
    Phlebotomists $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Waco, TX is $18.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.35 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Waco, TX is 5.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,470 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.