Pharmacy Technician salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$46,260/year
about $22.24 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $38,160 – $49,540
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $46,260 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #18 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $36,390 | $17.50 |
| 25th | $38,160 | $18.35 |
| Median (50th) | $46,260 | $22.24 |
| 75th | $49,540 | $23.82 |
| 90th (top earners) | $60,630 | $29.15 |
*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 Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $38,160 ($18.35/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $38,160 to $49,540 ($18.35 to $23.82/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $49,540 ($23.82/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, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.