Pharmacists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $139,010 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $66.83
10th percentile $61,870
90th percentile $169,260
Employed locally 6,230
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,870
    25th
    $131,950
    50th (median)
    $139,010
    75th
    $161,260
    90th
    $169,260

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 173% Median Pharmacists salary is 73% 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
    Odessa, TX $138,320

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $78,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Houston, TX is $66.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.81 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Houston, TX is 1.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $61,870 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,950.