How much does a pharmacy aide make in California?
$42,200a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in California. That is $20.29 an hour or $3,517 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.29
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 8,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,240Median: $42,200Highest 10%: $71,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| Median | $42,200 | $20.29 | |
| 75th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| 90th | $71,320 | $34.29 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $69,870 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $55,710 |
| San Jose, CA | $47,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,830 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,810 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,120 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,260 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $41,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,600 |
| Chico, CA | $39,980 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,770 |
| Redding, CA | $39,690 |
| Yuba City, CA | $38,160 |
| Salinas, CA | $38,050 |
| Merced, CA | $37,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $37,840 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,350 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,730 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy aides.
| 3. Hawaii | $46,250 |
| 4. Washington | $45,110 |
| 5. Arizona | $43,360 |
| 6. California | $42,200 |
| 7. Oregon | $40,250 |
| 8. Pennsylvania | $39,470 |
| 9. Nevada | $39,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.29 ($42,200 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $42,200 against $37,680 nationally, 12% more.
Where does California rank for pharmacy aide pay?
California ranks 6 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays pharmacy aides the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $69,870 a year.
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.