U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRecord drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49,580 | 3.7 % | $10.98 | $22,830 | 1.0 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.01 | $8.83 | $10.31 | $12.40 | $15.26 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $16,670 | $18,370 | $21,430 | $25,800 | $31,740 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 33,470 | 3.40 | $10.70 | $22,260 |
| Grocery Stores | 7,670 | 0.31 | $11.08 | $23,040 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 2,690 | 0.05 | $14.42 | $29,990 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 1,860 | 0.12 | $9.54 | $19,840 |
| Department Stores | 1,610 | 0.11 | $9.58 | $19,920 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 33,470 | 3.40 | $10.70 | $22,260 |
| Grocery Stores | 7,670 | 0.31 | $11.08 | $23,040 |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | 1,860 | 0.12 | $9.54 | $19,840 |
| Department Stores | 1,610 | 0.11 | $9.58 | $19,920 |
| Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers | 200 | 0.10 | $11.45 | $23,820 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 130 | (7) | $17.25 | $35,880 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 120 | 0.01 | $15.84 | $32,940 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 70 | 0.03 | $15.67 | $32,600 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 2,690 | 0.05 | $14.42 | $29,990 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 70 | 0.03 | $13.46 | $27,990 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 9,240 | 0.66 | 1.69 | $12.02 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 5,270 | 0.74 | 1.90 | $9.93 | $20,650 |
| New York | 3,130 | 0.38 | 0.96 | $11.71 | $24,360 |
| Texas | 2,770 | 0.28 | 0.71 | $10.77 | $22,410 |
| New Jersey | 2,640 | 0.70 | 1.80 | $10.02 | $20,840 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 290 | 0.81 | 2.09 | $10.12 | $21,040 |
| Florida | 5,270 | 0.74 | 1.90 | $9.93 | $20,650 |
| New Jersey | 2,640 | 0.70 | 1.80 | $10.02 | $20,840 |
| California | 9,240 | 0.66 | 1.69 | $12.02 | $25,000 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 0.59 | 1.52 | $10.10 | $21,010 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 120 | 0.18 | 0.47 | $16.14 | $33,570 |
| Colorado | 280 | 0.13 | 0.33 | $14.29 | $29,710 |
| Montana | 90 | 0.22 | 0.57 | $13.21 | $27,480 |
| Illinois | 2,330 | 0.42 | 1.08 | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| Idaho | 60 | 0.11 | 0.28 | $12.63 | $26,280 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,720 | 0.71 | 1.83 | $12.61 | $26,230 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,220 | 0.45 | 1.14 | $11.65 | $24,230 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,630 | 0.46 | 1.18 | $13.78 | $28,650 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 880 | 0.40 | 1.03 | $10.45 | $21,740 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 830 | 0.76 | 1.95 | $9.75 | $20,280 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 820 | 1.20 | 3.07 | $10.72 | $22,290 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 750 | 0.66 | 1.70 | $11.74 | $24,430 |
| Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN | 750 | 0.78 | 2.00 | $10.68 | $22,220 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 730 | 0.54 | 1.37 | $10.82 | $22,510 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 670 | 0.54 | 1.40 | $12.77 | $26,550 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City, CA | 80 | 2.13 | 5.47 | $11.70 | $24,340 |
| Madera, CA | 70 | 1.96 | 5.03 | $10.35 | $21,520 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 210 | 1.82 | 4.68 | $9.06 | $18,840 |
| Johnson City, TN | 100 | 1.32 | 3.39 | $10.34 | $21,510 |
| Asheville, NC | 220 | 1.32 | 3.38 | $11.93 | $24,820 |
| Bay City, MI | 50 | 1.30 | 3.34 | $9.63 | $20,020 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 110 | 1.29 | 3.31 | $11.25 | $23,390 |
| Merced, CA | 70 | 1.27 | 3.24 | $11.83 | $24,610 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | 120 | 1.22 | 3.14 | $12.26 | $25,510 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 820 | 1.20 | 3.07 | $10.72 | $22,290 |