How much does a pharmacy aide make in Nashville?
$34,310a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,170Median: $34,310Highest 10%: $48,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 25th | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| Median | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| 90th | $48,110 | $23.13 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| Chattanooga, TN | $30,020 |
| Memphis, TN | $29,720 |
| Knoxville, TN | $29,700 |
Related jobs in Nashville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,650 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $65,380 |
| Massage Therapist | $52,140 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,400 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,260 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,540 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,620 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,240 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $41,060 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Nashville?
The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $16.50 ($34,310 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Nashville than the national average?
No: $34,310 against $37,680 nationally, 9% less.
How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $30,170, so Nashville pays 14% more.
Where does Nashville rank for pharmacy aide pay?
142 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Nashville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,110 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.