What pharmacy aides earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $37,400 | $17.98 | 760 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $39,140 | $18.82 | 440 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $40,810 | $19.62 | 360 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $40,740 | $19.59 | 230 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $33,570 | $16.14 | 130 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $36,990 | $17.79 | 100 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $37,280 | $17.92 | 70 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,990 | $17.79 | 70 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $35,990 | $17.30 | 70 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $37,530 | $18.04 | 60 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,060 | $16.86 | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $39,100 | $18.80 | 50 |
| Laredo, TX | $41,200 | $19.81 | 40 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,940 | $17.28 | 40 |
| Amarillo, TX | $36,560 | $17.58 | 30 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $37,730 | $18.14 | 30 |
Pharmacy Aides in Texas earned a median of $38,630 a year ($18.57 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $36,570 to $42,760.
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Laredo, TX at $41,200.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.