verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$44,340/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.32/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
14,240
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,083 #29 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Michigan, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Michigan earn a median of $44,340 per year ($21.32 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $35,430, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $54,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $44,340 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $44,340 is worth about $46,083 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #29 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,430
$17.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$44,340
$21.32/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$54,740
$26.32/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $44,340 $46,083
Wisconsin $45,970 $48,855 −$1,630
Indiana $44,560 $47,745 −$220
Ohio $40,650 $43,816 +$3,690

Pharmacy Technician in Michigan: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Michigan?

Pharmacy technicians in Michigan earn a median of $44,340 per year ($21.32 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Michigan pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $44,340, Michigan pays 3% below the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 14,240 work in the state.

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