Pharmacists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $140,310 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $67.46
10th percentile $100,510
90th percentile $173,170
Employed locally 330
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,510
    25th
    $128,390
    50th (median)
    $140,310
    75th
    $163,530
    90th
    $173,170

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 225% Median Pharmacists salary is 125% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $139,010
    Odessa, TX $138,320

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,970
    Nurse Practitioners$119,990
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Lubbock, TX is $67.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.20 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Lubbock, TX is 2.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,510 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,390.