Pharmacy Aides Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $36,680 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $34,290
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 30
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,290
    25th
    $34,480
    50th (median)
    $36,680
    75th
    $39,580
    90th
    $45,760

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 46% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,030
    Washington $43,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,850
    Hawaii $41,930
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $41,890
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $40,830

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,280
    Nursing Assistants $46,330
    Medical Assistants $47,890
    Dental Assistants $45,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Yakima, WA is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Yakima, WA 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $34,290 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,480.