Pharmacist salary in Detroit, MI
Median pay, Detroit metro
$137,770/year
about $66.24 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $124,210 – $155,900
Half of pharmacists in the Detroit metro area earn more than $137,770 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #25 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $63,630 | $30.59 |
| 25th | $124,210 | $59.72 |
| Median (50th) | $137,770 | $66.24 |
| 75th | $155,900 | $74.95 |
| 90th (top earners) | $170,230 | $81.84 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Detroit metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $124,210 ($59.72/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $124,210 to $155,900 ($59.72 to $74.95/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $155,900 ($74.95/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Detroit metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.