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Pharmacist assistant salary
Average pharmacist assistant salary
$37,719
Understanding Pharmacist Assistant Salaries
As of October 2025, the average salary for a Pharmacist Assistant is around $37,719 annually, translating to about $18 per hour. This salary can vary significantly based on geographical location, experience, and the specific employer. For instance, states like California and New York tend to offer higher salaries due to the higher cost of living and demand for healthcare services.
Factors Influencing Salary
Experience plays a crucial role in salary determination. Entry-level positions may start lower, while those with several years of experience can earn significantly more. Additionally, working in specialized healthcare settings, such as hospitals or research facilities, often results in higher pay compared to retail pharmacy roles.
Opportunities for Advancement
Pharmacist Assistants looking to increase their earning potential can consider additional certifications or training in areas such as compounding, medication therapy management, or regulatory compliance. Staying updated with industry trends and expanding skill sets can open doors to better job opportunities and higher salaries.
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Where can a Pharmacist Assistant earn more?
Pharmacist assistant salary estimates from across the web
Average pharmacist assistant salary by state
The highest-paying states for pharmacist assistants are New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The lowest average pharmacist assistant salary states are Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for pharmacist assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $50,186 | $24.13 |
| 2 | Maine | $45,827 | $22.03 |
| 3 | Washington | $45,866 | $22.05 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $46,250 | $22.24 |
| 5 | Montana | $41,314 | $19.86 |
| 6 | Idaho | $43,312 | $20.82 |
| 7 | Michigan | $39,395 | $18.94 |
| 8 | Alaska | $45,167 | $21.71 |
| 9 | Vermont | $44,562 | $21.42 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $46,113 | $22.17 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $46,326 | $22.27 |
| 12 | Iowa | $40,080 | $19.27 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $39,141 | $18.82 |
| 14 | Oregon | $43,231 | $20.78 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $45,560 | $21.90 |
| 16 | Indiana | $39,478 | $18.98 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $42,056 | $20.22 |
| 18 | Ohio | $39,077 | $18.79 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $40,358 | $19.40 |
| 20 | Nevada | $41,061 | $19.74 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $36,449 | $17.52 |
| 22 | Illinois | $40,471 | $19.46 |
| 23 | Missouri | $37,166 | $17.87 |
| 24 | Kansas | $37,876 | $18.21 |
| 25 | Texas | $37,327 | $17.95 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $37,489 | $18.02 |
| 27 | Utah | $39,739 | $19.11 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $39,076 | $18.79 |
| 29 | New Jersey | $40,513 | $19.48 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $37,245 | $17.91 |
| 31 | California | $42,271 | $20.32 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $36,528 | $17.56 |
| 33 | Maryland | $39,429 | $18.96 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $38,679 | $18.60 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $42,953 | $20.65 |
| 36 | Delaware | $41,158 | $19.79 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $37,893 | $18.22 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $36,636 | $17.61 |
| 39 | Colorado | $38,544 | $18.53 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $35,456 | $17.05 |
| 41 | Arizona | $36,136 | $17.37 |
| 42 | Georgia | $34,565 | $16.62 |
| 43 | Alabama | $31,402 | $15.10 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $38,763 | $18.64 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $35,399 | $17.02 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $35,589 | $17.11 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $34,362 | $16.52 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $31,167 | $14.98 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $35,506 | $17.07 |
| 50 | Florida | $34,324 | $16.50 |
| 51 | Virginia | $33,014 | $15.87 |
Highest paying cities for pharmacist assistants
The highest-paying cities for pharmacist assistants are Carmel, NY, Bellingham, WA, and Anchorage, AK.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carmel, NY | $51,083 | $24.56 |
| 2 | Bellingham, WA | $46,299 | $22.26 |
| 3 | Anchorage, AK | $45,082 | $21.67 |
| 4 | Alameda, CA | $43,720 | $21.02 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $43,382 | $20.86 |
| 6 | Mason City, IA | $40,947 | $19.69 |
| 7 | Middletown, NJ | $40,574 | $19.51 |
| 8 | Akron, OH | $39,968 | $19.22 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls, WI | $39,070 | $18.78 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $38,241 | $18.39 |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | $37,261 | $17.91 |
| 12 | Saint Louis, MO | $37,042 | $17.81 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $36,142 | $17.38 |
| 14 | Atlanta, GA | $34,633 | $16.65 |
| 15 | Annandale, VA | $34,559 | $16.61 |
Pharmacist assistant salary details
A pharmacist assistant's salary ranges from $28,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pharmacist assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $37,719 | $3,143 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
Highest paying pharmacist assistant jobs
The highest paying types of pharmacist assistants are senior pharmacist technician, ancillary, and licensed pharmacist technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | $37,059 | $3,088 | $17.82 | 113,033 |
| Licensed Pharmacist Technician | $51,176 | $4,265 | $24.60 | 83,479 |
| Pharmacist Technician Trainee | $50,647 | $4,221 | $24.35 | 97,227 |
| Pharmacist Clerk | $32,705 | $2,725 | $15.72 | 112,499 |
| Pharmacist Cashier/Technician | $26,746 | $2,229 | $12.86 | 105,773 |
| Pharmacist Technician | $36,090 | $3,008 | $17.35 | 73,800 |
Top companies hiring pharmacist assistants now:
Which companies pay pharmacist assistants the most?
Pharmacist assistant salaries at Sutter Health and Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pharmacist assistant salary at companies like East Alabama Health and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sutter Health | $52,928 | $25.45 |
| 2 | Careerstaff Unlimited - A Genesis Healthcare Company | $48,187 | $23.17 |
| 3 | East Alabama Health | $46,314 | $22.27 |
| 4 | Seattle Cancer Care Alliance | $45,579 | $21.91 |
| 5 | University of Rochester | $44,051 | $21.18 |
| 6 | PeaceHealth | $43,367 | $20.85 |
| 7 | University of Washington | $42,052 | $20.22 |
| 8 | Swedish Hospital | $41,688 | $20.04 |
| 9 | University of Pennsylvania | $41,176 | $19.80 |
| 10 | State Bar of Michigan | $41,068 | $19.74 |
| 11 | Providence Health & Services | $39,784 | $19.13 |
| 12 | Kaiser Permanente | $39,562 | $19.02 |
| 13 | CVS Health | $39,202 | $18.85 |
| 14 | Essentia Health | $39,016 | $18.76 |
| 15 | McKesson | $38,991 | $18.75 |
| 16 | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $38,404 | $18.46 |
| 17 | Fred Hutch | $38,378 | $18.45 |
| 18 | Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania | $38,118 | $18.33 |
| 19 | Virginia Mason Institute | $37,706 | $18.13 |
| 20 | Meriter Home Health | $37,289 | $17.93 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pharmacist assistant salary trends
The average pharmacist assistant salary has risen by $9,417 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pharmacist assistant earned $28,302 annually, but today, they earn $37,719 a year. That works out to a 16% change in pay for pharmacist assistants over the last decade.
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Average pharmacist assistant salary over time
Compare pharmacist assistant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Pharmacist assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,700 | $18.13 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $35,900 | $17.25 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $34,100 | $16.38 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $33,600 | $16.18 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $32,500 | $15.63 | +3.1% |
Recently added pharmacist assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania | Temporary Pharmacy Assistant | Philadelphia, PA | 06/30/2025 | $31,305 |
| Adecco Us, Inc. | Pharmacy Assistant | Louisville, KY | 06/28/2025 | $34,436 |
| Multicare Health System | Pharmacy Assistant | Spokane, WA | 06/28/2025 | $34,769 |
| Sbhu | Pharmacy Assistant | Stony Brook, NY | 06/27/2025 | $47,000 |
| Sutter Health | Pharmacy Assistant, Home Infusion Pharmacy | Sacramento, CA | 06/26/2025 | $48,022 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Pharmacy Patient Assistance Specialist | Baltimore, MD | 06/26/2025 | $42,220 |
| Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice | Pharmacy Assistant, Home Infusion Pharmacy | Sacramento, CA | 06/26/2025 | $48,022 |
| State of Virginia | Pharmacy Assistant-IE | Harrisonburg, VA | 06/24/2025 | $25,900 |
| Tri-Cities Community Health | Pharmacy Assistant **NO Experience Required** | Pasco, WA | 06/24/2025 | $36,001 |
| Regional Cancer Care Associates | Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant/Mid Tech | Freehold, NJ | 06/22/2025 | $40,697 |
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