Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $44,940 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.61
10th percentile $36,200
90th percentile $57,910
Employed locally 10,000
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,200
    25th
    $37,900
    50th (median)
    $44,940
    75th
    $47,940
    90th
    $57,910

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 44% 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
    Eagle Pass, TX $44,790
    Midland, TX $44,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,290

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Houston, TX is $21.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 3.4% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,200 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,900.