How much does a pharmacy technician make in Austin?
$47,010a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.60
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,400Median: $47,010Highest 10%: $58,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 25th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| Median | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 75th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 90th | $58,790 | $28.26 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Killeen, TX | $47,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,050 |
| Houston, TX | $46,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $46,260 |
| Midland, TX | $45,790 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,610 |
| San Angelo, TX | $44,720 |
| Odessa, TX | $44,620 |
| College Station, TX | $43,980 |
| Amarillo, TX | $43,960 |
| Laredo, TX | $43,800 |
| Tyler, TX | $43,690 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $43,160 |
| Victoria, TX | $43,050 |
| Waco, TX | $42,850 |
| Lubbock, TX | $42,570 |
| Abilene, TX | $42,560 |
| Sherman, TX | $42,510 |
| Beaumont, TX | $42,140 |
| Longview, TX | $41,070 |
| El Paso, TX | $40,200 |
| McAllen, TX | $38,490 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,280 |
| Texarkana, TX | $38,190 |
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 pharmacy technician make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $22.60 ($47,010 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $47,010 against $45,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,900, so Austin pays 2% more.
Where does Austin rank for pharmacy technician pay?
95 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,790 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.