How much does a pharmacy aide make in New Jersey?
$36,590a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in New Jersey. That is $17.59 an hour or $3,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.59
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,020Median: $36,590Highest 10%: $50,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,020 | $15.88 | |
| 25th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 75th | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| 90th | $50,280 | $24.17 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,640 |
| Allentown, PA | $40,460 |
| New York, NY | $38,550 |
| Trenton, NJ | $35,370 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy aides.
| 25. Illinois | $37,010 |
| 26. Arkansas | $36,860 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $36,660 |
| 28. New Jersey | $36,590 |
| 29. New Mexico | $36,390 |
| 30. Virginia | $36,390 |
| 31. Connecticut | $36,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.59 ($36,590 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $36,590 against $37,680 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for pharmacy aide pay?
New Jersey ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays pharmacy aides the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $42,640 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.