How much does a pharmacist make in Austin?
$151,300a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $72.74 an hour or $12,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $72.74
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,810Median: $151,300Highest 10%: $172,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,810 | $43.66 | |
| 25th | $131,600 | $63.29 | |
| Median | $151,300 | $72.74 | |
| 75th | $164,100 | $78.91 | |
| 90th | $172,500 | $82.93 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Midland, TX | $161,300 |
| Waco, TX | $150,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | $150,500 |
| Killeen, TX | $149,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $145,900 |
| Amarillo, TX | $143,500 |
| Odessa, TX | $141,300 |
| Victoria, TX | $140,900 |
| San Angelo, TX | $140,700 |
| Houston, TX | $140,500 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $139,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $138,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $137,700 |
| Beaumont, TX | $137,600 |
| Longview, TX | $137,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $136,800 |
| College Station, TX | $136,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $136,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $133,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $132,500 |
| Sherman, TX | $131,400 |
| Brownsville, TX | $131,300 |
| Laredo, TX | $125,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $124,900 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $72.74 ($151,300 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $151,300 against $140,900 nationally, 7% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,300, so Austin pays 9% more.
Where does Austin rank for pharmacist pay?
77 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $90,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $172,500 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.