Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $37,310 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.94
10th percentile $29,650
90th percentile $49,250
Employed locally 450
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,650
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $37,310
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $49,250

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,790
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $45,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $44,940
    Eagle Pass, TX $44,790
    Midland, TX $44,730

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,860
    Medical Records Specialists $45,550
    Nurse Practitioners $118,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Brownsville, TX is $17.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.04 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Brownsville, TX is 14.2% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Brownsville?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,650 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.