Pharmacists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $141,500 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $68.03
10th percentile $67,340
90th percentile $172,890
Employed locally 1,730
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,340
    25th
    $127,610
    50th (median)
    $141,500
    75th
    $161,750
    90th
    $172,890

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 145% Median Pharmacists salary is 45% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $146,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $146,380
    Waco, TX $144,440
    Lubbock, TX $140,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $139,010
    Odessa, TX $138,320

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Austin, TX is $68.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.93 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Austin, TX is 2.9% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Austin?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $67,340 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,610.