How much does a pharmacy aide make in Albuquerque?
$38,630a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $18.57 an hour or $3,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.57
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,700Median: $38,630Highest 10%: $55,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 25th | $32,780 | $15.76 | |
| Median | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 75th | $52,190 | $25.09 | |
| 90th | $55,540 | $26.70 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $74,380 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $59,620 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,850 |
| Dental Assistant | $44,810 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,720 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,950 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $37,870 |
| Orderly | $37,650 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $37,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $18.57 ($38,630 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $38,630 against $37,680 nationally, 3% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $36,390, so Albuquerque pays 6% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for pharmacy aide pay?
55 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,540 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.