Pharmacy Aides
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
Median pay: $37,680/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -0.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 6,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Greet customers and help them locate merchandise.
• Accept prescriptions for filling, gathering and processing necessary information.
• Operate cash register to process cash or credit sales.
• Answer telephone inquiries, referring callers to pharmacist when necessary.
• Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-of-date medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.
• Unpack, sort, count, and label incoming merchandise, including items requiring special handling or refrigeration.
• Restock storage areas, replenishing items on shelves.
• Maintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves.
What's the median pay for Pharmacy Aides?
The median pay for Pharmacy Aides is $37,680 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Pharmacy Aides?
Employment for Pharmacy Aides is projected to change -0.1% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Pharmacy Aides?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Pharmacy Aides?
About 6,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.