How much does a pharmacy aide make in Boston?
$38,140a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $18.34 an hour or $3,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.34
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,010Median: $38,140Highest 10%: $43,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $37,350 | $17.96 | |
| Median | $38,140 | $18.34 | |
| 75th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 90th | $43,010 | $20.68 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| Providence, RI | $37,850 |
| Worcester, MA | $36,840 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,430 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $75,300 |
| Massage Therapist | $75,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $60,840 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $60,760 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,160 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,740 |
| Phlebotomist | $50,420 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $18.34 ($38,140 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $38,140 against $37,680 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $37,390, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for pharmacy aide pay?
61 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,010 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.