How much does a pharmacy aide make in Virginia?
$36,390a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in Virginia. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,190Median: $36,390Highest 10%: $49,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,190 | $14.51 | |
| 25th | $31,560 | $15.17 | |
| Median | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 90th | $49,590 | $23.84 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $40,160 |
| Richmond, VA | $33,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy aides.
| 27. Wisconsin | $36,660 |
| 28. New Jersey | $36,590 |
| 29. New Mexico | $36,390 |
| 30. Virginia | $36,390 |
| 31. Connecticut | $36,350 |
| 32. Alabama | $36,260 |
| 33. South Carolina | $36,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.50 ($36,390 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $36,390 against $37,680 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for pharmacy aide pay?
Virginia ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in Virginia pays pharmacy aides the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $40,160 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.