Pharmacy Aides pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,040 or more. The middle half of pharmacy aides in Providence earn between $35,540 and $38,020.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $38K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,250 | $3,188 | $18.39 |
| Median | $37,850 | $3,154 | $18.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,540 | $2,962 | $17.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Aides pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Pharmacy aides in Providence earn 5% less than the Rhode Island average ($40,120) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($40,450). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $37,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $38,250 | $37,850 | $33,460 | $38,040 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $40,120 | $38,020 | $33,460 | $62,360 | n/a |
| United States | $40,450 | $37,680 | $29,820 | $56,010 | 39,530 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Aides salary after taxes in Providence
On the average salary of $38,250, a single filer in Providence takes home about $32,096 a year, or $2,675 a month and $1,234 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $32,096 | $2,675 |
| Working in MA | $31,321 | $2,610 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for pharmacy aides? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $38,250 buys what about $37,584 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 13.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Aides salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$40,930
- Worcester, MA$37,370
- Boston, MA$38,670
- Hartford, CT$41,900
- Springfield, MA$41,030
- New Haven, CT$38,440
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy aides
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($60,660).
- Vallejo, CA$60,660
- Santa Rosa, CA$57,600
- San Francisco, CA$56,390
- Sacramento, CA$53,790
- San Jose, CA$53,210
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Pharmacy Aides salary in Providence: questions
How much do pharmacy aides make an hour in Providence?
$18.39 an hour on average, and $18.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy aides salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy aides take-home pay in Providence?
About $32,096 a year ($2,675 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,250. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do pharmacy aides earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,450).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9095; area Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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