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Pharmacy Technician jobs in Wylie, TX
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Wylie area centers on $21.78 per hour, or about $45,290 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.81 and the upper quarter over $22.95. That ranks 93rd of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 146th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 87 hospitals in the Wylie metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Wylie.
- $21.78median pay per hour, Dallas
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 11,680pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 103cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Pharmacy Technician pay in Wylie, 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 11,680 pharmacy technicians employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 2.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.92 | $35,190 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.81 | $37,040 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.78 | $45,290 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.95 | $47,740 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.06 | $56,280 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Wylie ranks
- 93rd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 146th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Wylie
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.78 median hour buys what $21.13 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
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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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Wylie
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $175 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,785 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,205 |
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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Certified Pharmacy Technician II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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CommonSpirit Health · Sugar Land, TX
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Hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area
CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, 33 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial Frisco, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving Irving, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F Fort Worth, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Hospital Mansfield Mansfield, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound Flower Mound, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall Rockwall, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Other | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowlett, TX | 8 mi | $21.78/hr | 68,123 |
| Rockwall, TX | 9 mi | $21.78/hr | 53,547 |
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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 Wylie, TX?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $21.78 per hour, about $45,290 a year. The middle half earn between $17.81 and $22.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wylie a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 146th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Where do pharmacy technicians work in Wylie?
CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Wylie 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 Wylie?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wylie is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 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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