31-9095.00

Pharmacy Aides

Record drugs delivered to the pharmacy, store incoming merchandise, and inform the supervisor of stock needs. May operate cash register and accept prescriptions for filling.

High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 72% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 72% probability of automation for this role

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72%

of jobs safer

290

jobs riskier than this

-0.1%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Pharmacy Aides assist pharmacists with dispensing and administrative tasks — work where automated dispensing robots (Omnicell, Pyxis) and AI-powered prescription management systems are reducing the need for manual assistance. Routine pill counting and inventory are highly automatable. The role faces significant displacement pressure by 2027 as pharmacy automation becomes standard in retail and hospital settings.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$37,000

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

-0.1%

Little or no change

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

7.6

8.3

9.1

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →