Pharmacist salary in Austin, TX
Median pay, Austin metro
$151,290/year
about $72.74 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $131,640 – $164,140
Half of pharmacists in the Austin metro area earn more than $151,290 a year and half earn less. That's 7% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #10 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $90,810 | $43.66 |
| 25th | $131,640 | $63.29 |
| Median (50th) | $151,290 | $72.74 |
| 75th | $164,140 | $78.91 |
| 90th (top earners) | $172,490 | $82.93 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Austin metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $131,640 ($63.29/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $131,640 to $164,140 ($63.29 to $78.91/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $164,140 ($78.91/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Austin metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.