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Certified Pharmacy Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$25.50–$25.50/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Houston, TX
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Houston area centers on $21.61 per hour, or about $44,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $18.22 and the upper quarter over $23.05. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. That ranks 98th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 103rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Houston and what they pay.
- $21.61median pay per hour, Houston
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 10,000pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health · Houston, TX
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Certified Pharmacy Tech PRN
UTHealth Houston · Houston, TX
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Registered Pharmacy Technician
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Registered Pharmacy Technician - Dispensing- City Park
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN-PRN
Universal Health Services · Houston, TX
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Registered Pharmacy Technician Part time Days
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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Registered Pharmacy Technician Southwest Campus
Texas Children's Hospital · Houston, TX
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The metro median is 2% above the Texas statewide median of $21.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 10,000 pharmacy technicians employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 3.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.41 | $36,210 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.22 | $37,900 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.61 | $44,940 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.05 | $47,940 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.84 | $57,910 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 98th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 103rd of 341 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, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.61 median hour buys what $21.91 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.
Estimate your Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$778
- Per year: $38,898
- Per month: $3,242
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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).
Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $21.61/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $21.61/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $18.62/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $18.89/hr | 128,023 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Houston
Houston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Houston, TX?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $21.61 per hour, about $44,940 a year. The middle half earn between $18.22 and $23.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 103rd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in Houston?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Houston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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 Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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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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
- PHARMACY TECHNICIANPermanent$45k–$59k/ year
- Certified Pharmacy Technician IIPer diem$25.50–$25.50/ hour
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