The average annual wage of the occupations is $38,980 and $19 per hour. 19 vocational programs could be taken for the Pharmacy Aides career. Based on BLS data, a total of 43,830 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Pharmacy Aides is $13,348. The average length of the programs is 271 hours and the average completion time is 9.69 months.
The following 19 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Pharmacy Aides.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
The following 20 occupations are related to Pharmacy Aides.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | 332K | $134,790 | $65 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | 167K | $43,100 | $21 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 460K | $43,330 | $21 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | 122K | $44,040 | $21 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 630K | $60,790 | $29 |
| Medical Records Specialists | 186K | $53,690 | $26 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 76,770 | $47,560 | $23 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,352K | $39,610 | $19 |
| Orderlies | 48,710 | $38,440 | $18 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 42,390 | $34,810 | $17 |
| Dental Assistants | 371K | $47,350 | $23 |
| Medical Assistants | 763K | $43,350 | $21 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 66,790 | $47,410 | $23 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 116K | $37,310 | $18 |
| Phlebotomists | 137K | $43,130 | $21 |
| Cashiers | 3,299K | $30,710 | $15 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 1,004K | $36,590 | $18 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 750K | $43,380 | $21 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,873K | $37,990 | $18 |
The following 1,468 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Pharmacy Aides. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.