Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

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

Median annual salary $41,300 -5% vs national
Median hourly $19.86
10th percentile $32,820
90th percentile $52,460
Employed locally 430
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,820
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $41,300
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $52,460

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    Minnesota $48,560
    Minot, ND $48,420
    Ann Arbor, MI $48,120
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,110

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    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
    Pharmacists $141,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Kalamazoo, MI is $19.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.03 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,820 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.