TX · Round Rock · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Round Rock, TX

Pay for pharmacists in the Round Rock area centers on $68.03 per hour, or about $141,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.35 and the upper quarter over $77.76. That ranks 86th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 205th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Round Rock. The free report below lists employers near Round Rock and what they pay.

Pharmacist pay in Round Rock, TX

The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $65.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 1,730 pharmacists employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.37$67,33051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.35$127,6107% below U.S. median
Median$68.03$141,5003% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$77.76$161,74018% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.12$172,89026% above U.S. median

How Round Rock ranks

  • 86th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 205th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Round Rock

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $68.03 median hour buys what $69.37 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$2,449
  • Per year: $122,454
  • Per month: $10,204
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Round Rock

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,792
13-week assignment$23,296

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. 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 Round Rock as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

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

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX

$53.46–$79.52/ hour
  • Per diem
  • Req 101887471168
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 8 days ago

PHARMACIST

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX

$127k–$165k/ year
  • Req 887527400
View role
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 Round Rock

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Seton Williamson
Round Rock, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Brushy Creek Family Hospital Llc
Round Rock, TX
Acute careFor-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
Pflugerville, TX7 mi$68.03/hr66,819
Cedar Park, TX9 mi$68.03/hr78,380
Killeen, TX38 mi$64.62/hr160,616
Temple, TX43 mi$64.62/hr96,267
New Braunfels, TX63 mi$70.37/hr116,477
Waco, TX77 mi$69.44/hr146,608

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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 Round Rock

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Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Round Rock, TX?

Pharmacists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $68.03 per hour, about $141,500 a year. The middle half earn between $61.35 and $77.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 205th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 86th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Round Rock?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Round Rock, led by Ascension Seton Williamson. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Round Rock 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 Round Rock?

The federal per diem benchmark in Round Rock is $176 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,792 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Pharmacist pay reportRound Rock, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

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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