How much does a pharmacy aide make in Houston?
$39,140a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.82
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $39,140Highest 10%: $48,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| 75th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| 90th | $48,840 | $23.48 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| San Antonio, TX | $40,810 |
| Austin, TX | $40,740 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $59,150 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $18.82 ($39,140 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $39,140 against $37,680 nationally, 4% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $38,630, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for pharmacy aide pay?
52 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,840 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.