Pharmacist salary in San Antonio, TX
Median pay, San Antonio metro
$150,500/year
about $72.36 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $132,950 – $158,870
Half of pharmacists in the San Antonio metro area earn more than $150,500 a year and half earn less. That's 7% higher than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $96,670 | $46.48 |
| 25th | $132,950 | $63.92 |
| Median (50th) | $150,500 | $72.36 |
| 75th | $158,870 | $76.38 |
| 90th (top earners) | $167,100 | $80.34 |
*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 San Antonio metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $132,950 ($63.92/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $132,950 to $158,870 ($63.92 to $76.38/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $158,870 ($76.38/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, San Antonio metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.