Pharmacists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $161,420 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.61
10th percentile $64,010
90th percentile $169,170
Employed locally 620
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,010
    25th
    $133,960
    50th (median)
    $161,420
    75th
    $163,080
    90th
    $169,170

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 185% Median Pharmacists salary is 85% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060
    Minnesota $154,610
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $148,740
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $148,430
    Midland, TX $146,740
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $146,680

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,050
    Physicians, All Other $230,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,120
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $81,460
    Physician Assistants $133,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Ann Arbor, MI is $77.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.55 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 17.4% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $64,010 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,960.