Pharmacy Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,290 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $36,250
90th percentile $56,120
Employed locally 3,660
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,250
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $43,290
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $56,120

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750
    Pharmacists $146,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.21 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,250 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.