HiringAgeCVS Pharmacy's hiring age policy
CVS Store Associate postings list 'At least 16 years of age' as a required qualification. Stores are company-owned. Pharmacy Technician postings also say 16 unless the state pharmacy board sets a higher age.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Store Associate | 16+ | Required qualification on 2026 postings (CA, CT) |
| Pharmacy Technician | 16+ | 16 if the state board of pharmacy sets no minimum; otherwise the state's age applies |
How much does CVS Pharmacy pay teens?
$16.9–$24.05 an hour
How to apply at CVS Pharmacy
Apply online at jobs.cvshealth.com and search 'Store Associate'. Under-18s may need a state work permit.
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CVS Pharmacy hiring age by state
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| State | Youngest age | Work permit | Hours at 14–15 (school week) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Alaska | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Arizona | 16+ | No | — |
| Arkansas | 16+ | No | — |
| California | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Colorado | 16+ | No | — |
| Connecticut | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Delaware | 16+ | Needed | — |
| District of Columbia | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Florida | 16+ | No | — |
| Georgia | 16+ | No | — |
| Hawaii | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Idaho | 16+ | No | — |
| Illinois | 16+ | No | — |
| Indiana | 16+ | No | — |
| Iowa | 16+ | No | — |
| Kansas | 16+ | No | — |
| Kentucky | 16+ | No | — |
| Louisiana | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Maine | 16+ | No | — |
| Maryland | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Massachusetts | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Michigan | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Minnesota | 16+ | No | — |
| Mississippi | 16+ | No | — |
| Missouri | 16+ | No | — |
| Montana | 16+ | No | — |
| Nebraska | 16+ | No | — |
| Nevada | 16+ | No | — |
| New Hampshire | 16+ | No | — |
| New Jersey | 16+ | Needed | — |
| New Mexico | 16+ | No | — |
| New York | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Carolina | 16+ | Needed | — |
| North Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Ohio | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Oklahoma | 16+ | No | — |
| Oregon | 16+ | No | — |
| Pennsylvania | 16+ | Needed | — |
| Rhode Island | 16+ | Needed | — |
| South Carolina | 16+ | No | — |
| South Dakota | 16+ | No | — |
| Tennessee | 16+ | No | — |
| Texas | 16+ | No | — |
| Utah | 16+ | No | — |
| Vermont | 16+ | No | — |
| Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Washington | 16+ | Needed | — |
| West Virginia | 16+ | No | — |
| Wisconsin | 16+ | No | — |
| Wyoming | 16+ | No | — |
Questions
How old do you have to be to work at CVS Pharmacy?
You have to be at least 16 to work at CVS Pharmacy. State law can raise the age.
How old do you have to be to work at CVS?
16. CVS Store Associate postings list 'At least 16 years of age' as a required qualification. CVS doesn't hire 14- or 15-year-olds for store jobs.
What job can a 16-year-old get at CVS?
Store Associate: running the register, stocking shelves, helping customers and sometimes helping at the pharmacy counter. You need to be able to lift up to 35 pounds now and then.
Can I be a pharmacy technician at CVS at 16?
Sometimes. CVS postings say a tech must be at least 16 if the state pharmacy board doesn't set an age. Many states do set their own age and training rules, so check your state's rules first.
How much does CVS pay a 16-year-old?
Store Associate postings in 2026 list a typical range of about $16.90 to $24 an hour. New hires usually start near the bottom, and pay varies by location.
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