Pharmacy Technicians salary in Houston, Texas

Salary distribution

Where Houston pharmacy technicians fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  High school diploma

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  Moderate-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.6 / 5

• Near Vision

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Speech Recognition

  Ability

  3.9 / 5

• Medicine and Dentistry

  Knowledge

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.

2. 02

   Enter prescription information into computer databases.

3. 03

   Compute charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.

4. 04

   Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.

5. 05

   Prepare and process medical insurance claim forms and records.

6. 06

   Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

7. 07

   Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages.

8. 08

   Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.

Other metros in Texas

How the Houston metro compares to other major Texas metro areas for pharmacy technicians.

• Austin$45,300
• Dallas$45,290
• San Antonio$43,290