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SOC 31-9095·Healthcare Support
Pharmacy Aides
Median wage
$38,209
10-yr outlook
−1.8%by 2032
Openings / year
365
Workers in NY
2,800
How pay grows with experience
Pharmacy Aides — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,600 |
| Median (typical) | $38,209 |
| Experienced | $43,503 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Pharmacy Aides — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Southern Tier | $39,548 |
| Hudson Valley | $38,248 |
| Long Island | $38,248 |
| New York City | $38,209 |
| Finger Lakes | $37,817 |
| Western New York | $36,797 |
| Mohawk Valley | $36,623 |
| Capital Region | $36,385 |
| Central New York | $34,901 |
| North Country | $33,595 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Healthcare Support) and pay more than a Pharmacy Aides. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Home Health & Personal Care Aides$39,059 median (+$849) · +28.7% by 2032
- Healthcare Support Occupations$39,773 median (+$1,563) · +27.4% by 2032
- Medical Transcriptionists$43,915 median (+$5,706) · +11.4% by 2032
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,381 median (+$6,172) · +17.2% by 2032
- Orderlies$46,897 median (+$8,688) · +26.5% by 2032
- Medical Assistants$47,355 median (+$9,146) · +26.8% by 2032
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