Pharmacy Technicians pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $21.32 an hour ($44,340 a year). About 14,240 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,750). Michigan ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.04 | $35,430 |
| 25% of workers | $18.04 | $37,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.32 | $44,340 |
| 75% of workers | $23.43 | $48,730 |
| 90% of workers | $26.32 | $54,740 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $47,600 | 1,630 |
| Ann Arbor | $47,420 | 1,030 |
| Battle Creek | $46,170 | 180 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $45,970 | 450 |
| Traverse City | $45,360 | 270 |
| Jackson | $45,340 | 270 |
| Niles | $45,260 | 160 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $44,880 | 260 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $44,820 | 590 |
| Flint | $44,460 | 470 |
| Midland | $44,150 | 150 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $43,330 | 5,830 |
| Saginaw | $42,130 | 270 |
| Monroe | $38,400 | 140 |
| Bay City | $37,790 | 130 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $39,570 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,870 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,460 |
| Pharmacists | $137,860 |
| Surgical Technologists | $63,320 |
| Phlebotomists | $39,860 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $41,180 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,710 |
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