Pharmacists Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $146,380 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $70.37
10th percentile $92,010
90th percentile $169,550
Employed locally 1,920
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,010
    25th
    $128,910
    50th (median)
    $146,380
    75th
    $162,580
    90th
    $169,550

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 197% Median Pharmacists salary is 97% 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
    Waco, TX $144,440
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $141,500
    Lubbock, TX $140,310
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $139,010
    Odessa, TX $138,320

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60,770
    Physicians, All Other$296,910
    Medical Records Specialists$47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in San Antonio, TX is $70.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in San Antonio, TX is 6.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $92,010 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,910.