Texas · BLS SOC 29-2052

Pharmacy Technician salary in Texas

Q: What is the average pharmacy technician salary in Texas?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Texas is $38,690 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $27,730; the top 10% earn $52,340 or more. About 37,934 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Texas pharmacy technician pay compare to the national average?

Texas's median of $38,690 is $1,610 below the U.S. national median of $40,300. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $39,928.

Median $38,690 · Top 10% earn $52,340+ · Roughly 37,934 workers in Texas. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Texas median: $38,690; $18.60/hr
Top 10%: $52,340; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $27,730; Entry-level range
Real pay: $39,928; CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.9)

Texas pays close to the U.S. median for pharmacy technicians — $38,690 versus the national median of $40,300. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 37,934 pharmacy technicians.

What drives pharmacy technician pay in Texas

Texas requires state registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy on top of PTCB. Major hospital systems (Houston Methodist, UT Southwestern, MD Anderson) pay meaningfully above retail.

Texas ranks #25 of 50 states

Where Texas sits in the national distribution for pharmacy technician pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Texas
#24	Utah	$39,090	+$400
#23	Pennsylvania	$39,490	+$800
#22	Virginia	$39,900	+$1,210
#25	Texas (this page)	$38,690	—
#27	Michigan	$38,290	−$400
#28	Montana	$38,290	−$400
#29	North Dakota	$38,290	−$400

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Education path for Texas

The typical path is a high school diploma + employer training or postsecondary certificate, taking about 9 months. Tuition ranges from $600 (community college) to $8,000 (private accelerated). On the Texas median of $38,690, payback periods are typically 1.2 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Pharmacy Technician salary in Texas — FAQ

What is the average pharmacy technician salary in Texas?

The median pharmacy technician salary in Texas is $38,690 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $27,730; the top 10% earn $52,340 or more. About 37,934 people work in this role across the state.

How does Texas pharmacy technician pay compare to the national average?

Texas's median of $38,690 is $1,610 below the U.S. national median of $40,300. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $39,928.

Is pharmacy technician a good career in Texas?

On the data: Texas employs roughly 37,934 pharmacy technicians, with a median wage of $38,690 and the top decile clearing $52,340. The role is projected to grow +7% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for pharmacy technicians in Texas?

At the Texas median of $38,690 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $18.60/hr. The top 10% earn around $25.16/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $13.33/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Texas-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2052: Pharmacy Technicians), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Texas's RPP is 96.9 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.