Pharmacists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $131,390 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $63.17
10th percentile $57,740
90th percentile $163,900
Employed locally 580
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,740
    25th
    $118,300
    50th (median)
    $131,390
    75th
    $149,190
    90th
    $163,900

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 223% Median Pharmacists salary is 123% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $141,500
    Lubbock, TX $140,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $139,010

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66,160
    Physicians, All Other$289,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in El Paso, TX is $63.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.40 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in El Paso, TX is 4.4% below 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $57,740 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $118,300.