Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Killeen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,610 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Killeen earn between $41,410 and $56,170.
- $36K10th
- $41K25th
- $47KMedian
- $56K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,420 | $4,035 | $23.28 |
| Median | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,410 | $3,451 | $19.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,170 | $4,681 | $27.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Killeen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Killeen earn 6% more than the Texas average ($45,670) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | $48,420 | $47,400 | $35,690 | $61,610 | 540 |
| Texas | $45,670 | $45,900 | $35,920 | $59,260 | 41,740 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Killeen
On the average salary of $48,420, a single filer in Killeen takes home about $41,085 a year, or $3,424 a month and $1,580 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Killeen a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Killeen area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $48,420 buys what about $53,132 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Killeen ($46,660). A typical home costs $252,591, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Texas cities
Killeen ranks 1st of 26 Texas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Killeen$48,420
- Austin$47,550
- San Antonio$46,940
- Dallas$46,710
- Midland$46,620
- Eagle Pass$46,450
- Houston$46,310
- Odessa$45,960
- Corpus Christi$44,740
- Waco$44,450
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Killeen: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Killeen?
$23.28 an hour on average, and $22.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Killeen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Killeen?
About $41,085 a year ($3,424 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,420. Texas has no state income tax.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Killeen than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Killeen-Temple, TX (28660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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