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Pharmacist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$137,860/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$66.28/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
8,780
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$143,280 #35 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Michigan, explained

Pharmacists in Michigan earn a median of $137,860 per year ($66.28 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $101,740, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $168,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $137,860 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $137,860 is worth about $143,280 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #35 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$101,740
$48.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$137,860
$66.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,540
$81.03/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $137,860 $143,280
Wisconsin $148,740 $158,074 −$10,880
Indiana $144,290 $154,604 −$6,430
Ohio $137,020 $147,692 +$840

Pharmacist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Michigan?

Pharmacists in Michigan earn a median of $137,860 per year ($66.28 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Michigan pay pharmacists well?

At $137,860, Michigan pays 2% below the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 8,780 work in the state.

Pharmacist salary in other states

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