Occupation is in demand.
Wages vary by shift and employer. Aides may receive higher wages for working evenings or weekends.
Full-time pharmacy aides usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Those who work part time may not receive benefits.
Pharmacy aides (SOC 31-9095)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $17.55 | $18.24 | $18.71 |
| Yearly | $36,512 | $37,947 | $38,922 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $17.73 | $18.24 | $18.71 |
| Yearly | $36,867 | $37,942 | $38,922 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $17.50 | $18.24 | $18.71 |
| Yearly | $36,406 | $37,942 | $38,922 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $17.73 | $18.24 | $18.71 |
| Yearly | $36,867 | $37,942 | $38,922 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $16.84 | $17.50 | $18.24 |
| Yearly | $35,028 | $36,406 | $37,942 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $17.45 | $18.24 | $18.72 |
| Yearly | $36,306 | $37,942 | $38,937 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $16.84 | $18.89 | $19.32 |
| Yearly | $35,012 | $39,295 | $40,171 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $16.61 | $16.61 | $18.65 |
| Yearly | $34,560 | $34,560 | $38,797 | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $15.38 | $18.77 | $19.18 |
| Yearly | $31,990 | $39,060 | $39,905 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $16.59 | $17.48 | $19.43 |
| Yearly | $34,500 | $36,366 | $40,417 | |
| United States | Hourly | $16.82 | $18.12 | $20.98 |
| Yearly | $34,980 | $37,680 | $43,640 | |