How much does a pharmacy aide make in San Diego?
$44,810a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.54
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,620Median: $44,810Highest 10%: $72,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| Median | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| 75th | $64,770 | $31.14 | |
| 90th | $72,960 | $35.08 |
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 |
| Oxnard, CA | $44,120 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,260 |
| Sacramento, CA | $42,590 |
| 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $82,680 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $82,160 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $67,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $58,170 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,120 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $57,740 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,420 |
| Orderly | $49,410 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,070 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $46,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $21.54 ($44,810 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $44,810 against $37,680 nationally, 19% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $42,200, so San Diego pays 6% more.
Where does San Diego rank for pharmacy aide pay?
11 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,960 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.