Pharmacists Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $141,170 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $67.87
10th percentile $90,470
90th percentile $173,590
Employed locally 250
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,470
    25th
    $126,790
    50th (median)
    $141,170
    75th
    $167,330
    90th
    $173,590

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 200% Median Pharmacists salary is 100% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $161,420
    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

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Kalamazoo, MI is $67.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.14 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $90,470 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,790.