Health Technician Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does a Health Technician make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Health Technician in Houston, TX is $37,633. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,476 to $41,511, with most professionals earning between $31,602 and $45,042.

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Demonstrates skill and competency in emergency situations to include performance of basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assistance in control groups, fire, disaster, care of seizure patient, etc.

November 20, 2022

Provides assistance in the administration of the JFHQ-S Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene (OH/IH) programs to include, but not limited to, various duties in support of the Medical Surveillance, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Hearing Conservation, Vision Conservation, and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs.

November 25, 2022

Required Organizational skills Required Work with a team Required Clinical skills appropriate to position Required Operate a motor vehicle Required Computer skills appropriate to position Required Training skills.

December 25, 2022

Assists Pharmacist or other appropriate staff member in a variety of pharmacy related activities, including, but not limited to, entry of physician orders into a computerized pharmacy information system, preparation of medications for Pharmacist review, preparation of medication administration records, storage and inventory of pharmacy supplies, etc.

February 02, 2023

Performs basic ocular testing such as pachymetry, tear production with test strips, glare testing, stereo acuity, contrast sensitivity, potential acuity meter, measuring spectacles using both automated and manual lensometry and transposing cylinders.

February 03, 2023

Prepares equipment, materials and/or chemicals for specialized exercises in support of life science, physical science, engineering, photography, automotive, electronics, physical education and other classes.

February 13, 2023

Maintains the highest level of professionalism and respect when dealing with other staff members, guests, and regulatory representatives.

March 20, 2023

Assisting team members with the care of the patient (positioning, prepping, obtaining supplies, and transporting to and from the operating room).

March 20, 2023

Report all discrepancies to the Director of Nursing, and keep an open dialogue with superiors about medication counts, and all medication observations.

March 25, 2023

Completes medication inventory and assists Pharmacist or Health Services Administrator in placing automated medication orders, and drug related supply orders for the Pharmacy Department.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Health Technician in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

34476

41511

37633

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

34488

41538

37656

What is the average salary for Health Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Health Technician in Houston, TX. The base salary for Health Technician ranges from $34,476 to $41,511 with the average base salary of $37,633. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,488 to $41,538 with the average total cash compensation of $37,656.

View Average Salary for Health Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$37,633	$34,476 - $41,511
Bonus	$23	$12 - $27
Total Pay	$37,656	$34,488 - $41,538

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Health Technician Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,348 - $41,357	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,348 - $41,357	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,326 - $40,126	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $32,715 - $39,390	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $31,989 - $38,517	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,196 - $41,174	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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