Pharmacy Aides Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,000
↑ 68.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Pharmacy Aides — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Pharmacy Aides — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 68.4% since 2011 ($21,970 → $37,000)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,000
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,000 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $36,200 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | $33,270 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | $29,930 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $29,280 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $27,850 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | $26,450 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | $26,120 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $25,240 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | $24,450 | +5.4% |
| 2014 | $23,200 | +2.7% |
| 2013 | $22,580 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | $21,860 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | $21,970 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.