TX · Abilene · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Abilene, TX

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Abilene area centers on $19.24 per hour, or about $40,030 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.63 and the upper quarter over $22.12. That ranks 184th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 138th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Abilene. The free report below lists employers near Abilene and what they pay.

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Abilene, TX

The metro median is 9% below the Texas statewide median of $21.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 250 pharmacy technicians employed in the Abilene metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$15.99$33,26023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.63$36,67016% below U.S. median
Median$19.24$40,0308% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$22.12$46,0106% above U.S. median
Top 10%$22.53$46,8608% above U.S. median

How Abilene ranks

  • 184th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 138th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 24 Texas metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Abilene

  • Overall prices in Abilene run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.24 median hour buys what $21.29 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Abilene paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$693
  • Per year: $34,632
  • Per month: $2,886
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Abilene

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 pharmacy technician 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 Pharmacy Technician roles in Texas

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PermanentPosted yesterday

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX

$45k–$59k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888494800
New this week
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Hospitals in Abilene

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Abilene
Abilene, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
San Angelo, TX82 mi$20.11/hr100,159
Wichita Falls, TX122 mi$19.14/hr102,372
Burleson, TX141 mi$21.78/hr56,253
Fort Worth, TX141 mi$21.78/hr1,008,106
Midland, TX142 mi$21.50/hr143,687
Lubbock, TX146 mi$18.23/hr272,086

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Texas · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

State registration or license, as the state requires. 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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Abilene, TX?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Abilene metro area have a median pay of $19.24 per hour, about $40,030 a year. The middle half earn between $17.63 and $22.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Abilene a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

Abilene ranks 138th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 184th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Abilene?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Abilene, led by Hendrick Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Abilene as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. 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 Abilene?

The federal per diem benchmark in Abilene 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 · 2 postings$25.50/ hr$26–$26
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
  • CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45

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2What they are offering now

Low$22Median$25.50High$28

3 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Texas, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Pharm Tech roles

  1. PHARMACY TECHNICIANPermanent
    $45k–$59k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX · posted yesterday
  2. Certified Pharmacy Technician IIPer diem
    $25.50–$25.50/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted 13 days ago

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