📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$44,289
per year
Median
$43,462
per year
Hourly
$21.29
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$35,407
25th Percentile — Junior$40,161
50th Percentile — Median$43,462
75th Percentile — Senior$50,857
90th Percentile — Top Earners$53,349
💡 Top-earning Pharmacy Technicianss in Texas make up to $53,349 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
$36.1k
2021
$37.6k
2022
$39.1k
2023
$40.8k
2024
$42.5k
2025
$44.3k
2026
📈 Pharmacy Technicians 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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Pharmacy Technicians Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $42,960 -3.0% High
San Antonio $39,860 -10.0% High
Dallas $43,846 -1.0% High
Austin $47,832 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $42,517 -4.0% High
El Paso $36,317 -18.0% High
Arlington $42,960 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $38,531 -13.0% High
Plano $45,175 +2.0% High
Laredo $35,431 -20.0% High
Lubbock $36,317 -18.0% High
Garland $42,075 -5.0% High
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Pharmacy Technicians Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Pharmacy Technicianss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $44,289 per year, Texas's Pharmacy Technicians 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 $35,407–$40,161, while experienced Pharmacy Technicianss can command $50,857–$53,349.

Looking ahead, the Pharmacy Technicians 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 Pharmacy Technicians salary in Texas is $44,289 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $46,620.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Pharmacy Technicianss 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 Pharmacy Technicians employment.
  • At $44,289/year, Texas Pharmacy Technicians salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $46,620/year.