Pharmacy Aide Salary in Kentucky: $36,000 Average

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Average base salary, Kentucky

$36,000 / year

≈ $3,000 per month · $17.31 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Kentucky · median $36,000

25th percentile
$32,500Average
$36,00075th percentile
$37,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Pharmacy Aide salary by state

Alabama$38,000

Arizona$45,500

Arkansas$38,500

California$50,000

Colorado$43,000

Connecticut$41,000

Delaware$40,500

District of Columbia$59,000

Florida$39,000

Georgia$36,500

Hawaii$49,000

Idaho$42,000

Illinois$39,000

Indiana$38,000

Iowa$35,000

Kansas$34,000

Kentucky$36,000

Louisiana$33,000

Maine$41,000

Maryland$40,000

Massachusetts$40,000

Michigan$37,500

Minnesota$40,000

Mississippi$32,000

Missouri$41,000

Montana$40,500

Nebraska$35,000

Nevada$42,500

New Hampshire$39,000

New Jersey$41,000

New Mexico$41,000

New York$42,000

North Carolina$37,500

Ohio$41,500

Oklahoma$33,500

Oregon$48,000

Pennsylvania$39,500

Rhode Island$41,500

South Carolina$39,500

South Dakota$39,000

Tennessee$33,500

Texas$41,000

Utah$49,500

Vermont$39,500

Virginia$39,500

Washington$47,000

Wisconsin$39,000

Wyoming$37,500

About this role

Pharmacy Aide is a professional role in the Healthcare Support job family, focused on Pharmacy Aide work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Pharmacy Aides do

Typical education: High School Diploma

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Receive, store, and inventory pharmaceutical supplies or medications, check for out-of-date medications, and notify pharmacist when inventory levels are low.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Service Orientation Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making

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Pharmacy Aide salary by industry

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

33,130 workers

$39,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

4,260 workers

$56,500

Wholesale Trade

1,290 workers

$47,000

Finance and Insurance

440 workers

$46,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

280 workers

$46,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

230 workers

$49,000

Management of Companies and Enterprises

140 workers

$51,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

120 workers

$51,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Pharmacy Aide pays 15% below the average across 17 roles in the Healthcare Support job family (family average $49,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Aide make?

The average base salary for a Pharmacy Aide in the United States is $42,000 per year, or about $20.19 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $36,000 and $45,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Support roles?

The Healthcare Support job family averages $49,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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