TX · Tyler · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Tyler, TX

The median pharmacist pay in the Tyler area is $63.40 per hour ($131,870 a year), with the typical range running from $60.67 to $73.52. That ranks 299th of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 229th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Tyler. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Tyler.

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Pharmacist pay in Tyler, TX

The metro median is 4% below the Texas statewide median of $65.84 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 300 pharmacists employed in the Tyler metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.30$65,10053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$60.67$126,1908% below U.S. median
Median$63.40$131,8704% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$73.52$152,92011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$77.01$160,18017% above U.S. median

How Tyler ranks

  • 299th of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 229th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 18th 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 Tyler

  • Overall prices in Tyler run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $63.40 median hour buys what $68.80 buys at the national price level, 4% 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 Tyler paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,282
  • Per year: $114,120
  • Per month: $9,510
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Tyler

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 Tyler 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
  • PRN
  • Req 101887471168
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 8 days ago

PHARMACIST

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX

$127k–$165k/ year
  • Multiple Schedules
  • 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 Tyler

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
Tyler, TX
Acute careOther5 of 5Yes
Christus Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler
Tyler, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
Tyler, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

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

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Longview, TX35 mi$62.49/hr83,668
Rockwall, TX78 mi$66.30/hr53,547
Mesquite, TX80 mi$66.30/hr150,140
Rowlett, TX83 mi$66.30/hr68,123
Wylie, TX86 mi$66.30/hr62,954
Garland, TX87 mi$66.30/hr250,431

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 Tyler

Tyler city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Tyler, TX?

Pharmacists in the Tyler metro area have a median pay of $63.40 per hour, about $131,870 a year. The middle half earn between $60.67 and $73.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Tyler ranks 229th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 299th of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Tyler?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Tyler, led by Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Tyler 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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