How much does a pharmacy aide make in Philadelphia?
$42,640a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $20.50 an hour or $3,553 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.50
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,770Median: $42,640Highest 10%: $44,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,770 | $15.75 | |
| 25th | $34,690 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $42,640 | $20.50 | |
| 75th | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 90th | $44,690 | $21.49 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| Allentown, PA | $40,460 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $39,520 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,400 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,440 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $71,540 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,560 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,370 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,570 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,560 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,370 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,420 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,220 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $20.50 ($42,640 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $42,640 against $37,680 nationally, 13% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $39,470, so Philadelphia pays 8% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for pharmacy aide pay?
18 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,690 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.