salary$140,470 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$83,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,170per year
Jobs in the area6,410people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Houston?
Cheap. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 13.1% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Houston, TX?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $140,470 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $83,200 and $170,170.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 13.1% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.