Pharmacy Technician salary in Austin, TX
Median pay, Austin metro
$47,010/year
about $22.60 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $40,560 – $49,780
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Austin metro area earn more than $47,010 a year and half earn less. That's 3% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,400 | $17.98 |
| 25th | $40,560 | $19.50 |
| Median (50th) | $47,010 | $22.60 |
| 75th | $49,780 | $23.93 |
| 90th (top earners) | $58,790 | $28.26 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacy technician job in the Austin metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $40,560 ($19.50/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $40,560 to $49,780 ($19.50 to $23.93/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $49,780 ($23.93/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CPhT) is required in many states and often comes with higher pay.
- Hospital pharmacy roles often pay more than retail pharmacy roles.
- Ask about evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and any differential pay for them.
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: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.