How much does a pharmacy technician make in Houston?
$46,400a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $22.31 an hour or $3,867 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.31
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 117 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 10,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,430Median: $46,400Highest 10%: $61,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 75th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 90th | $61,120 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Killeen, TX | $47,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $47,050 |
| Austin, TX | $47,010 |
| 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 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 pharmacy technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $22.31 ($46,400 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $46,400 against $45,750 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $45,900, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for pharmacy technician pay?
117 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,120 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.