Pharmacist salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$140,470/year
about $67.53 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $127,070 – $163,510
Half of pharmacists in the Houston metro area earn more than $140,470 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $140,910, and ranks #18 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $83,200 | $40.00 |
| 25th | $127,070 | $61.09 |
| Median (50th) | $140,470 | $67.53 |
| 75th | $163,510 | $78.61 |
| 90th (top earners) | $170,170 | $81.81 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $127,070 ($61.09/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $127,070 to $163,510 ($61.09 to $78.61/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $163,510 ($78.61/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.