Pharmacy Technician Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median pharmacy technician in the Detroit area earns $43,330 a year ($20.83 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($45,750) and 2% below the Michigan median ($44,340). Half of the 5,830 pharmacy technicians there earn between $37,440 and $49,330.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,160 | $35,430 | $36,020 |
| 25th percentile | $37,440 | $37,520 | $37,850 |
| Median | $43,330 | $44,340 | $45,750 |
| 75th percentile | $49,330 | $48,730 | $49,990 |
| 90th percentile | $53,560 | $54,740 | $61,040 |
| Average | $43,870 | $44,250 | $46,620 |
| Jobs | 5,830 | 14,240 | 471,680 |
Detroit, MI ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($75,490).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $47,600
- San Jose, CA: $75,490
- Seattle, WA: $61,320
- San Francisco, CA: $60,550
- Portland, OR: $58,590
- Sacramento, CA: $58,470
- San Diego, CA: $54,500
- Denver, CO: $50,970
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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.