Pharmacy Assistant Career

*A job as a Pharmacy Assistant falls under the broader career category of Pharmacy Aides. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Pharmacy Aides : 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.


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Pharmacy Aide Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$40,290

Median Hourly Wage

$19.37*

Total Employed Nationally

41,100


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.