Pharmacy Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $38,390 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.46
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $49,480
Employed locally 1,290
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $38,390
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $49,480

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 35% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390
    Nurse Practitioners $126,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in El Paso, TX is $18.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.74 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 11.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.