Pharmacy Technician salary in Detroit, MI
Median pay, Detroit metro
$43,330/year
about $20.83 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $37,440 – $49,330
Half of pharmacy technicians in the Detroit metro area earn more than $43,330 a year and half earn less. That's 5% lower than the national median of $45,750, and ranks #28 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $35,160 | $16.90 |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 |
| Median (50th) | $43,330 | $20.83 |
| 75th | $49,330 | $23.72 |
| 90th (top earners) | $53,560 | $25.75 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacy technician job in the Detroit metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $37,440 ($18.00/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $37,440 to $49,330 ($18.00 to $23.72/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $49,330 ($23.72/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Certification (such as CPhT) is required in many states and often comes with higher pay.
- Hospital pharmacy roles often pay more than retail pharmacy roles.
- Ask about evening, weekend and holiday shifts, and any differential pay for them.
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: Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.