SOC 29-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacy Technicians — Houston
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,400, median pay for Pharmacy Technicians in Houston, TX tracks the national median of $45,750 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,400, median pay for Pharmacy Technicians in Houston, TX tracks the national median of $45,750 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,430 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,740 to $49,570.
Employment stands at 10,610, or 3.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Killeen records the highest median at $47,400. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 484th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $37,740 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $46,400 | +1.4% |
| 75th | $49,570 | +8.3% |
| 90th | $61,120 | +33.6% |
| Mean | $46,310 | +1.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Killeen | $47,400 | 540 | |
| 2 | Eagle Pass | $47,100 | 40 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $47,050 | 3,600 | |
| 4 | Austin | $47,010 | 3,130 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $46,260 | 12,000 | |
| 6 | Midland | $45,790 | 160 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $45,610 | 600 | |
| 8 | San Angelo | $44,720 | 140 | |
| 9 | Odessa | $44,620 | 160 | |
| 10 | College Station | $43,980 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Houston run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $46,400 goes as far as $47,786 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,786US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,400 a year, 1.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,430 to $61,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Killeen, at $47,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Houston, TX?
The median annual wage is $46,400, or $22.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,750, so pay in Houston, TX is 1.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Houston, TX earns more than $61,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Killeen, at $47,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,610 jobs in this occupation in Houston, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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