How much does a pharmacist make in Houston?
$140,500a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $67.53 an hour or $11,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.53
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,200Median: $140,500Highest 10%: $170,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,200 | $40.00 | |
| 25th | $127,100 | $61.09 | |
| Median | $140,500 | $67.53 | |
| 75th | $163,500 | $78.61 | |
| 90th | $170,200 | $81.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Midland, TX | $161,300 |
| Austin, TX | $151,300 |
| 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 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $67.53 ($140,500 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $140,500 against $140,900 nationally, 0% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $138,300, so Houston pays 2% more.
Where does Houston rank for pharmacist pay?
177 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,200 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.