Pharmacists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for pharmacists is $66.28 an hour ($137,860 a year). About 8,780 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($140,910). Michigan ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.91 | $101,740 |
| 25% of workers | $61.51 | $127,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $66.28 | $137,860 |
| 75% of workers | $75.78 | $157,610 |
| 90% of workers | $81.03 | $168,540 |
Pharmacists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $166,350 | 570 |
| Midland | $147,830 | 90 |
| Saginaw | $144,470 | 160 |
| Traverse City | $143,050 | 150 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $141,460 | 180 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $140,910 | 250 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $140,710 | 820 |
| Niles | $140,290 | 90 |
| Battle Creek | $140,240 | 110 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $137,770 | 4,280 |
| Bay City | $135,330 | 60 |
| Jackson | $134,080 | 130 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $133,300 | 330 |
| Flint | $132,020 | 260 |
| Monroe | $130,360 | 60 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.2% over ten years, faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,340 |
| Physicians, All Other | $155,480 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,450 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,510 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $214,070 |
| Paramedics | $52,080 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $149,990 |
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