The median pay for a pharmacy aides in Delaware is $36,470/year ($17.53/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Pharmacy Aides salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $27,560, 25th percentile $27,920, median $36,470, 75th percentile $40,060, 90th percentile $49,000. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level pharmacy aides (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $36,470 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,560, and experienced pharmacy aides can clear $49,000. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,491/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 58.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pharmacy aides salary go in Delaware?▼
Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pharmacy aides salary is worth about $37,401 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pharmacy aides get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
