TX · Longview · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Longview, TX

Pharmacists in the Longview area earn a median of $62.49 per hour, about $129,970 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $57.34 and $73.89. That ranks 333rd of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 188th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Longview. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Longview.

Pharmacist pay in Longview, TX

The metro median is 5% below the Texas statewide median of $65.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 150 pharmacists employed in the Longview metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.43$75,77045% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$57.34$119,27013% below U.S. median
Median$62.49$129,9705% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.89$153,69012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.26$164,86020% above U.S. median

How Longview ranks

  • 333rd of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 188th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 22nd of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Longview

  • Overall prices in Longview run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 33% below the U.S. average (index 66.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $62.49 median hour buys what $69.83 buys at the national price level, 6% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,250
  • Per year: $112,482
  • Per month: $9,374
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Longview metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Longview

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel pharmacist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Pharmacist roles in Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Longview as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$58.80–$87.47/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101945951696
New this week
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX

$53.46–$79.52/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101887471168
New this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

PHARMACIST

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX

$127k–$165k/ year
  • Multiple Schedules
  • Req 887527400
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$53.32–$79.32/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100085989408
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Hospitals in Longview

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Longview, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
Longview, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Longview Regional Medical Center
Longview, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Longview
Longview, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Tyler, TX35 mi$63.40/hr112,219
Shreveport, LA57 mi$63.11/hr176,578
Bossier City, LA64 mi$63.11/hr63,218
Rockwall, TX101 mi$66.30/hr53,547
Mesquite, TX107 mi$66.30/hr150,140
Rowlett, TX107 mi$66.30/hr68,123

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License and tax basics in Texas

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Longview

Longview city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Longview, TX?

Pharmacists in the Longview metro area have a median pay of $62.49 per hour, about $129,970 a year. The middle half earn between $57.34 and $73.89 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Longview a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Longview ranks 188th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 333rd of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Longview?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Longview, led by Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Longview as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Longview?

The federal per diem benchmark in Longview is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 4 postings$69.81/ hr$53–$87
  • The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · 3 wage offers$67.99/ hr$60–$75
  • CVS Rx Services Inc.Beaumont, TX · 2 wage offers$65.41/ hr$65–$66

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$53Median$70.24High$87

5 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Texas, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Pharmacist roles

  1. Clinical PharmacistPermanent
    $58.80–$87.47/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted yesterday
  2. Pharmacist Infusion ServicesPermanent
    $58.80–$87.47/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted yesterday

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