salary$138,170 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$104,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,390per year
Jobs in the area7,230people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Richardson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,963 a month takes 17.0% 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 Richardson, TX?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $138,170 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $104,720 and $170,390.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Richardson?
Typical rent of $1,963 a month takes 17.0% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.