Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $38,230 -12% vs national
Median hourly $18.38
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 610
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $38,230
    75th
    $45,720
    90th
    $50,350

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 46% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140
    Physicians, All Other $307,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Lansing, MI is $18.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.88 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 12% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.