Pharmacy Technician salary in Houston, TX
Median pay, Houston metro
$46,400/year
about $22.31 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,740 – $49,570
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Houston metro area earn more than $46,400 a year and half earn less. That's 1% higher than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #17 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,430 | $17.03 |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 |
| Median (50th) | $46,400 | $22.31 |
| 75th | $49,570 | $23.83 |
| 90th (top earners) | $61,120 | $29.38 |
*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 Houston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,740 ($18.14/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,740 to $49,570 ($18.14 to $23.83/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $49,570 ($23.83/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, Houston metro. Occupation: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.