Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $42,080 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $33,730
90th percentile $58,510
Employed locally 190
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,730
    25th
    $36,660
    50th (median)
    $42,080
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $58,510

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 41% 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 Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,270
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,490
    Family Medicine Physicians $65,530
    Pharmacists $138,320
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Odessa, TX is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Odessa, TX is 3.2% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,730 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,660.