📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Pharmacists Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$133,874
per year
Median
$133,864
per year
Hourly
$64.36
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$97,886
25th Percentile — Junior$112,124
50th Percentile — Median$133,864
75th Percentile — Senior$144,160
90th Percentile — Top Earners$152,277
💡 Top-earning Pharmacistss in Texas make up to $152,277 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$109.0k
2021
$113.6k
2022
$118.3k
2023
$123.3k
2024
$128.5k
2025
$133.9k
2026
📈 Pharmacists salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 4.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Pharmacists Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $129,858 -3.0% High
San Antonio $120,487 -10.0% High
Dallas $132,535 -1.0% High
Austin $144,584 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $128,519 -4.0% High
El Paso $109,777 -18.0% High
Arlington $129,858 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $116,470 -13.0% High
Plano $136,551 +2.0% High
Laredo $107,099 -20.0% High
Lubbock $109,777 -18.0% High
Garland $127,180 -5.0% High
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Pharmacists Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Pharmacistss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $133,874 per year, Texas's Pharmacists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $97,886–$112,124, while experienced Pharmacistss can command $144,160–$152,277.

Looking ahead, the Pharmacists profession in Texas is projected to grow at 4.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Pharmacists salary in Texas is $133,874 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $140,920.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Pharmacistss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Pharmacists employment.
  • At $133,874/year, Texas Pharmacists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $140,920/year.