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Pharmacy assistant salary in Nova Scotia
NOC 33103 · Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
Median pharmacy assistant pay in Nova Scotia is $18/hr, with most earning between $16.50/hr and $25/hr — about $37,440 a year at full-time hours, or $29,213 after tax.
Median wage
$18/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$16.50/hr
per hour
High
$25/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$37,440
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$29,213
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
-10%
gap to the national median of $20/hr
Income percentile
45th
where the median sits among Nova Scotia earners
Pay by occupation
Pharmacy assistant salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $17/hr | $22.50/hr | $27.62/hr | $46,800 |
| Quebec | $16.10/hr | $21/hr | $28/hr | $43,680 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.35/hr | $20/hr | $25/hr | $41,600 |
| Alberta | $15.05/hr | $20/hr | $25.60/hr | $41,600 |
| British Columbia | $17.85/hr | $20/hr | $26.95/hr | $41,600 |
| New Brunswick | $15.65/hr | $19.90/hr | $26/hr | $41,392 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16/hr | $19.50/hr | $30/hr | $40,560 |
| Ontario | $17.60/hr | $19.50/hr | $26/hr | $40,560 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50/hr | $18/hr | $25/hr | $37,440 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50/hr | $18/hr | $25/hr | $37,440 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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