Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $37,870 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $31,280
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 320
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,280
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $37,870
    75th
    $44,740
    90th
    $48,410

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 42% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Nurse Practitioners $125,760
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,290
    Physicians, All Other $239,170
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Longview, TX is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.07 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 12.9% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,280 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.