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Pharmacy Technician
BrightSpring Health Services · Austin, TX
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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Austin, TX
The median pharmacy technician pay in the Austin area is $21.78 per hour ($45,300 a year), with the typical range running from $18.01 to $23.22. That ranks 92nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 90th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Austin. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Austin.
- $21.78median pay per hour, Austin
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 3,120pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 98cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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5 more open roles from employers in Austin. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Advanced Pharmacy Technician
Ascension Health · Austin, TX
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Austin, TX
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Pharmacy Technician Advocate
Ascension Health · Austin, TX
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Home Delivery Pharmacy Technician
Ascension Health · Austin, TX
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Pharmacy Technician pay in Austin, TX
The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $21.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 3,120 pharmacy technicians employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 2.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.47 | $36,340 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.01 | $37,460 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.78 | $45,300 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.22 | $48,300 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.99 | $56,140 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Austin ranks
- 92nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 90th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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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- 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 $21.78 median hour buys what $22.21 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.
Estimate your Austin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$784
- Per year: $39,204
- Per month: $3,267
- 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 Austin
| Item | Federal 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 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. 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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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX
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Certified Pharmacy Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land, TX
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Hospitals in Austin
CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Seton Northwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| St David's Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| North Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St David's South Austin Medical Center Austin, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Seton Southwest Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Dell Children's Medical Center Austin, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital Austin, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pflugerville, TX | 14 mi | $21.78/hr | 66,819 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 15 mi | $21.78/hr | 78,380 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 47 mi | $20.81/hr | 116,477 |
| Killeen, TX | 54 mi | $22.49/hr | 160,616 |
| Temple, TX | 60 mi | $22.49/hr | 96,267 |
| San Antonio, TX | 74 mi | $20.81/hr | 1,526,656 |
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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 Austin, TX?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $21.78 per hour, about $45,300 a year. The middle half earn between $18.01 and $23.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Austin a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 90th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacy technicians work in Austin?
CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin, led by Ascension Seton Northwest. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin 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 Austin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Austin 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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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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- PHARMACY TECHNICIANPermanent$45k–$59k/ year
- Certified Pharmacy Technician IIPer diem$25.50–$25.50/ hour
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