How much does a pharmacy aide make in Austin?
$40,740a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $19.59 an hour or $3,395 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.59
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,130Median: $40,740Highest 10%: $48,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| 25th | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| Median | $40,740 | $19.59 | |
| 75th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $48,150 | $23.15 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| San Antonio, TX | $40,810 |
| Houston, TX | $39,140 |
| Brownsville, TX | $39,100 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,530 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,280 |
| McAllen, TX | $36,990 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,060 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,930 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,500 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,080 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,460 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,500 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,570 |
| Orderly | $39,210 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $19.59 ($40,740 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $40,740 against $37,680 nationally, 8% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $38,630, so Austin pays 5% more.
Where does Austin rank for pharmacy aide pay?
32 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,150 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.