How much does a pharmacy aide make in Lafayette?
$34,690a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $16.68 an hour or $2,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.68
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,270Median: $34,690Highest 10%: $40,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,270 | $10.71 | |
| 25th | $27,350 | $13.15 | |
| Median | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| 75th | $35,130 | $16.89 | |
| 90th | $40,280 | $19.37 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| New Orleans, LA | $36,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,920 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,900 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $60,760 |
| Dental Assistant | $44,940 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,040 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $36,930 |
| Massage Therapist | $35,610 |
| Medical Assistant | $34,940 |
| Phlebotomist | $34,460 |
| Nursing Assistant | $29,960 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $29,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $16.68 ($34,690 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $34,690 against $37,680 nationally, 8% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,450, so Lafayette pays 4% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for pharmacy aide pay?
136 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,280 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.