How much does a pharmacy aide make in Buffalo?
$35,740a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $17.18 an hour or $2,978 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.18
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,370Median: $35,740Highest 10%: $38,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| 25th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 75th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 90th | $38,690 | $18.60 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| Binghamton, NY | $40,390 |
| New York, NY | $38,550 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,990 |
| Albany, NY | $36,340 |
| Rochester, NY | $35,710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,600 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Massage Therapist | $61,830 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $56,630 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,000 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $51,140 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,140 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,610 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,050 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,350 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $17.18 ($35,740 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $35,740 against $37,680 nationally, 5% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $38,040, so Buffalo pays 6% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for pharmacy aide pay?
118 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,690 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.