How much does a pharmacy aide make in Los Angeles?
$39,770a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $19.12 an hour or $3,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.12
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,320Median: $39,770Highest 10%: $69,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| Median | $39,770 | $19.12 | |
| 75th | $54,710 | $26.30 | |
| 90th | $69,770 | $33.54 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,140 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,090 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $59,520 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,940 |
| Orderly | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,130 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,760 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,380 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,050 |
| Dental Assistant | $46,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $19.12 ($39,770 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $39,770 against $37,680 nationally, 6% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,200, so Los Angeles pays 6% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for pharmacy aide pay?
43 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,770 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.