Pharmacy Aides

What Pharmacy aides Do

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

Pharmacy aide Salaries

• 2020 employment: 38,900
• May 2021 median annual wage: $29,930

Job Outlook for Pharmacy aides

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: -5,700
• Growth rate: -15 percent (Decline)

How to Become a Pharmacy Aide

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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