Pharmacy Technician salary in Michigan
What pharmacy technicians earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$44,340$21.32 per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $45,750
Middle half earn$37,520 – $48,730Top 10%: $54,740+
Jobs14,2401.07× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Technician pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $43,330 | $20.83 | 5,830 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $47,600 | $22.88 | 1,630 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $47,420 | $22.80 | 1,030 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $41,990 | $20.19 | 640 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $44,820 | $21.55 | 590 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $40,860 | $19.65 | 500 |
| Flint, MI | $44,460 | $21.38 | 470 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $45,970 | $22.10 | 450 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $38,460 | $18.49 | 450 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $40,210 | $19.33 | 440 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $43,410 | $20.87 | 380 |
| Jackson, MI | $45,340 | $21.80 | 270 |
| Saginaw, MI | $42,130 | $20.26 | 270 |
| Traverse City, MI | $45,360 | $21.81 | 270 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $44,880 | $21.58 | 260 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $46,170 | $22.20 | 180 |
| Niles, MI | $45,260 | $21.76 | 160 |
| Midland, MI | $44,150 | $21.23 | 150 |
| Monroe, MI | $38,400 | $18.46 | 140 |
| Bay City, MI | $37,790 | $18.17 | 130 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Pharmacy Technician pay in similar states
Virginia · $44,610 Indiana · $44,560 North Carolina · $44,530 Louisiana · $44,410 Rhode Island · $44,380 New York · $43,930
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900 Nurse Practitioners · $131,450
Questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Michigan?
Pharmacy Technicians in Michigan earned a median of $44,340 a year ($21.32 an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $45,750. The middle half earned $37,520 to $48,730.
Where in Michigan do pharmacy technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI at $47,600.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.