Pharmacist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median pharmacist in the Detroit area earns $137,770 a year ($66.24 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($140,910) and about the same as the Michigan median ($137,860). Half of the 4,280 pharmacists there earn between $124,210 and $155,900.
Median $137,770
10th: $63,63090th: $170,230
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,630 | $101,740 | $99,290 |
| 25th percentile | $124,210 | $127,940 | $129,380 |
| Median | $137,770 | $137,860 | $140,910 |
| 75th percentile | $155,900 | $157,610 | $161,840 |
| 90th percentile | $170,230 | $168,540 | $174,230 |
| Average | $132,990 | $135,380 | $140,920 |
| Jobs | 4,280 | 8,780 | 321,970 |
Detroit, MI ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($199,040).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $140,710
- San Jose, CA: $199,040
- San Francisco, CA: $177,410
- Sacramento, CA: $172,680
- Portland, OR: $168,830
- San Diego, CA: $165,130
- Seattle, WA: $162,870
- Riverside, CA: $161,870
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.