Pharmacists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $134,280 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $64.56
10th percentile $64,460
90th percentile $173,420
Employed locally 280
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,460
    25th
    $127,290
    50th (median)
    $134,280
    75th
    $161,420
    90th
    $173,420

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 189% Median Pharmacists salary is 89% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Lansing, MI is $64.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.66 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Lansing, MI is 2.3% below 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $64,460 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,290.