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How to become pharmacy aideseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Caregiving Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$37,680
25th–75th pct. $34,980–$43,640
Top pay (est.)
$72,800
Top 10% $56,010
Pay in 5 years
$43,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$49,900est.
$42,900–$57,900
Outlook score
40/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−0.7%
5,100 openings / yr

How to become pharmacy aides

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Pharmacy Aides

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.2
Service Orientation
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.9
Coordination
2.8
Monitoring
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.5
Law and Government
3.1
Administrative
2.8
Computers and Electronics
2.5
English Language
2.5
Medicine and Dentistry
2.5
Public Safety and Security
2.4
Mathematics
2.2

What the work involves

Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsDocumenting/Recording InformationHandling and Moving ObjectsAssisting and Caring for OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionWritten ComprehensionSpeech Clarity

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
18%
Some college
6%

Training before entry

1–3 months
59%
Up to 1 month
18%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
20%
1–3 months
18%
3–6 months
2%
6–12 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as pharmacy aides

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.