Pharmacists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $144,440 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $69.44
10th percentile $111,120
90th percentile $173,520
Employed locally 190
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $111,120
    25th
    $128,860
    50th (median)
    $144,440
    75th
    $165,610
    90th
    $173,520

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 226% Median Pharmacists salary is 126% 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
    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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,740
    Physicians, All Other $312,520
    Nurse Practitioners $123,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Waco, TX is $69.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.42 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Waco, TX is 5.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $111,120 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,860.