Pharmacists in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Texas pharmacists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $128,170 and $160,080, with a median of $138,260.
Pharmacists in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 63 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $130,125. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 16 | $126,682 |
| Level II — qualified | 32 | $126,454 |
| Level III — experienced | 7 | $140,005 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 8 | $162,892 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Pharmacists in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | Staff Pharmacist FT | 16 | $136,551 |
| The Methodist Hospital | Pharmacy Clinical Specialist | 6 | $126,682 |
| American Star Pharmacy Inc. | Pharmacist-in-Charge | 2 | $139,360 |
| Phalcon United, LLP | Sterile/Non-Sterile Compounding Pharmacist | 2 | $110,396 |
| Shri Krishna Drugs Inc. | Pharmacist | 2 | $124,800 |
| A&P Pharmacy Inc | Pharmacist | 1 | $121,243 |
| ADITYA PHARMACY LLC | Pharmacist In-Charge | 1 | $140,005 |
| Albertsons LLC | Pharmacy Manager | 1 | $159,120 |
| AP Pharmacy, Inc. | Pharmacist | 1 | $121,243 |
| ASSURE RX PHARMACY LLC | Pharmacist In Charge | 1 | $122,574 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Pharmacy Manager at CVS Rx Services Inc.$148,158Port ArthurWage Level IDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710499
- Pharmacist In-Charge at ADITYA PHARMACY LLC$140,005SAN ANTONIOWage Level IIIDecided Mar 20, 2026I-200-26074-703926
- Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) at CLUTCH HEALTH PHARMACY INC$176,800CHILDRESSWage Level IVDecided Feb 27, 2026I-200-26051-654795
- Pharmacist-In Charge at BASIN RX LLC$165,000AndrewsWage Level IVDecided Feb 12, 2026I-200-26036-623021
- Pharmacy Clinical Specialist at The Methodist Hospital$155,655HoustonWage Level IIDecided Feb 10, 2026I-200-26034-615776
- Clinical Pharmacist at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System$116,043LongviewWage Level IDecided Feb 5, 2026I-200-26029-601730
- Pharmacist-in-Charge at LC Pharma of Uvalde, LLC$135,200UvaldeWage Level IIDecided Jan 22, 2026I-200-26014-560578
- Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.$149,760HarlingenWage Level IIDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495059
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Pharmacists pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Pharmacists specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 56 certified offers. The most common variant is Pharmacist-in-Charge at a median of $130,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist-in-Charge | American Star Pharmacy Inc. | 19 | $130,000 |
| Pharmacist | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 15 | $124,800 |
| Staff Pharmacist FT | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 8 | $133,120 |
| Pharmacy Manager | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 8 | $147,919 |
| Pharmacy Clinical Specialist | The Methodist Hospital | 6 | $133,341 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Pharmacists in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 63 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $130,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail and wholesale | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 41 | $130,000 |
| Healthcare | The Methodist Hospital | 12 | $126,880 |
| Finance and insurance | CVS Rx Services Inc. | 10 | $136,624 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.1 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
- 02
Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
- 03
Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- 04
Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
- 05
Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.
- 06
Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.
- 07
Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
- 08
Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+4.6%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for pharmacists in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$151,290
- San Antonio$150,500
- Houston$140,470
- Dallas$138,170
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Texas is $138,260.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
- The Texas median is -3.4% versus the BLS national figure of $143,112.
- What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $95,950 and the 90th-percentile at $170,170, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Pharmacists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Pharmacists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.