Pharmacy Technician Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Pharmacy Technicians in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$45,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $45,750
State Rank
#26 of 51
41,740 employed here

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Texas?

A Pharmacy Technician working in Texas earns a median salary of $45,900 per year, or about $22.07 per hour. That is 0% above the national median of $45,750 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $35,920 while the top 10% make $59,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,730 and $48,960 a year.

Pharmacy Technician salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$35,920$17.27
25th percentile (early career)$37,730$18.14
50th percentile (median)$45,900$22.07
75th percentile (experienced)$48,960$23.54
90th percentile (top earners)$59,260$28.49

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Pharmacy Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$58,900
2California$55,110
3Oregon$54,900
4Alaska$52,640
5Colorado$49,970

Working as a Pharmacy Technician in Texas

Nationally, about 472,000 people work as Pharmacy Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($45,900) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pharmacy Technician make in Texas?
The median Pharmacy Technician salary in Texas is $45,900 per year, or about $22.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,920 at the entry level to $59,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Pharmacy Technicians about 0% more than the national median of $45,750. Texas ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Pharmacy Technicians?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $45,900 a year. About 41,740 Pharmacy Technicians are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.