How much does a pharmacy aide make in Sacramento?
$42,590a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $20.48 an hour or $3,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.48
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,680Median: $42,590Highest 10%: $76,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $42,590 | $20.48 | |
| 75th | $71,200 | $34.23 | |
| 90th | $76,840 | $36.94 |
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 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $41,910 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $39,770 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Massage Therapist | $51,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $20.48 ($42,590 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $42,590 against $37,680 nationally, 13% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,200, so Sacramento pays 1% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for pharmacy aide pay?
19 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,840 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.