Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Texas

Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand at every level from entry-level retail pharmacy through senior hospital and specialty roles across retail chains, large hospital systems, and specialty infusion and mail-order pharmacies. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio generate the largest share of openings, anchored by employers such as CVS Health, Walgreens, and Texas-based health systems like HCA Houston Healthcare and Methodist Health System. The most in-demand specialties are inpatient hospital pharmacy, specialty and infusion pharmacy, and retail chain pharmacy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles180+
Top employerWalgreens
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring94
Work type100% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Amazon.com
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Amazon.com
Richardson, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$22 - $26/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Amazon.com
Dallas, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Pharmacy
Medical Assistant
$22 - $26/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Amazon.com
San Antonio, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Pharmacy
Medical Assistant
$22 - $26/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Dallas Medical Center
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Dallas Medical Center
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Pharmacy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Surgery Partners, Inc
Certified Pharmacy Technician
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Surgery Partners, Inc
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Certified Pharmacy Technician
Surgery Partners, Inc
Addison, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Support
Pharmacy
Medical Assistant
On-Site
High School

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Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
28 jobs
San Antonio
10 jobs
Dallas
6 jobs
El Paso
6 jobs
Conroe
4 jobs
New Braunfels
4 jobs
Spring
4 jobs
Austin
3 jobs
Bastrop
3 jobs

Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Walgreens
    Walgreens154
  • Walmart
    Walmart11
  • Costco Wholesale
    Costco Wholesale6
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health4
  • Amazon
    Amazon3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail171
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required
  • PTCB or ExCPT national certification required or strongly preferred by most employers
  • High school diploma or GED with completed pharmacy technician training program
  • Accurate data entry and pharmacy software proficiency, including dispensing systems like QS1 or PioneerRx
  • Strong attention to detail for prescription verification, counting, and labeling tasks
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts including weekends and holidays

Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a certified pharmacy technician in Texas?

To work as a pharmacy technician in Texas, you must register with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy, which requires completing a board-approved training program or an equivalent combination of education and employer-sponsored training. Most Texas employers also require national certification through the PTCB or ExCPT exam. Once registered and certified, you maintain active status through continuing education hours tracked by the Board.

How much do certified pharmacy technicians make in Texas?

Certified pharmacy technicians in Texas earn a median of about $45,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,920 for the lowest 10% to over $59,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire certified pharmacy technicians in Texas?

Employers hiring certified pharmacy technicians in Texas right now include Walgreens, Walmart, and Costco Wholesale, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's large retail pharmacy footprint and major hospital systems create steady openings across both chain and independent pharmacy settings statewide.

Which Texas cities have the most certified pharmacy technician jobs?

Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas have the most certified pharmacy technician openings in Texas. Houston's concentration of major hospital systems and medical center campuses drives volume there, while the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex supports both large retail pharmacy chains and corporate pharmacy operations, and San Antonio's military medical facilities and growing health system presence add consistent demand.

Are there remote certified pharmacy technician jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Most certified pharmacy technician work requires handling medications, operating dispensing equipment, and interacting with patients or clinical staff on-site, which limits remote options significantly. About 0% of certified pharmacy technician openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions are concentrated in mail-order pharmacy operations and specialty pharmacy call-center or prior authorization support roles.

How can I get hired as a certified pharmacy technician in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to retail chain pharmacy technician trainee positions, where employers like CVS Health and Walgreens hire candidates without prior pharmacy experience and provide on-the-job training toward Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration. Large Texas hospital systems such as HCA Houston Healthcare and UT Southwestern Medical Center also offer pharmacy technician apprenticeship and new-hire training tracks. Completing a Texas board-approved pharmacy technician training program before applying and sitting for the PTCB exam as soon as eligible gives candidates a meaningful edge over unlicensed applicants.

Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.

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