SOC 29-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacists — Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Southern Michigan, MI the median wage is $129,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southern Michigan, MI the median wage is $129,060. That is 8.4% lower than the national median of $140,910. Pay ranges from under $104,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $159,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $124,810 to $142,920.
Employment stands at 220, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $166,350. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 14th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,690 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $124,810 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $129,060 | −8.4% |
| 75th | $142,920 | +1.4% |
| 90th | $159,550 | +13.2% |
| Mean | $129,130 | −8.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $166,350 | 570 | |
| 2 | Midland | $147,830 | 90 | |
| 3 | Saginaw | $144,470 | 160 | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $143,050 | 150 | |
| 5 | Muskegon | $141,460 | 180 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $140,910 | 250 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $140,710 | 820 | |
| 8 | Niles | $140,290 | 90 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $140,240 | 110 | |
| 10 | Detroit | $137,770 | 4,280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $129,060 goes as far as $134,158 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$129,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$134,158US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,060 a year, 8.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $104,690 to $159,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $166,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacists in Southern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $129,060, or $62.05 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $140,910, so pay in Southern Michigan, MI is 8.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI earns more than $159,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $104,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $166,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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