TX · Temple · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Temple, TX

Pharmacists in the Temple area earn a median of $64.62 per hour, about $134,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $59.75 and $74.92. That ranks 215th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 152nd of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Temple. The free report below lists employers near Temple and what they pay.

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2 more open roles from employers in Temple. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Per diemPosted today

Retail Pharmacist PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health · Temple, TX

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PermanentPosted today

Retail Pharmacist I

Baylor Scott & White Health · Temple, TX

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Pharmacist pay in Temple, TX

The metro median is 2% below the Texas statewide median of $65.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 380 pharmacists employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$52.38$108,95021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$59.75$124,28010% below U.S. median
Median$64.62$134,4002% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$74.92$155,83013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$79.86$166,11021% above U.S. median

How Temple ranks

  • 215th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 152nd of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th 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.

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What your pay buys in Temple

  • Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.62 median hour buys what $70.91 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

Estimate your Temple paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,326
  • Per year: $116,316
  • Per month: $9,693
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Temple

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 Temple as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

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

Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health · The Woodlands, TX

$53.46–$79.52/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101887471168
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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 Temple

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Temple, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Temple Va Medical Center (Va Central Texas Healthcare System)
Temple, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Temple, 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
Killeen, TX20 mi$64.62/hr160,616
Waco, TX33 mi$69.44/hr146,608
Georgetown, TX35 mi$68.03/hr101,344
Round Rock, TX43 mi$68.03/hr135,359
Leander, TX46 mi$68.03/hr87,511
Pflugerville, TX47 mi$68.03/hr66,819

Pharmacist jobs in Texas · Pharmacist jobs nationwide

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 Temple

Temple city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Temple, TX?

Pharmacists in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $64.62 per hour, about $134,400 a year. The middle half earn between $59.75 and $74.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Killeen-Temple ranks 152nd of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Temple?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Temple, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Temple 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 Temple?

The federal per diem benchmark in Temple 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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