MI · Ann Arbor · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Pay for pharmacy technicians in the Ann Arbor area centers on $23.13 per hour, or about $48,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $19.09 and the upper quarter over $24.17. That ranks 46th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 53rd of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Ann Arbor. The free report below lists employers near Ann Arbor and what they pay.

Pharmacy Technician pay in Ann Arbor, MI

The metro median is 20% above the Michigan statewide median of $19.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 850 pharmacy technicians employed in the Ann Arbor metro area, 3.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.24).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.91$37,25014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$19.09$39,7109% below U.S. median
Median$23.13$48,12011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$24.17$50,27016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$26.42$54,95026% above U.S. median

How Ann Arbor ranks

  • 46th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 53rd of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 14 Michigan metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Ann Arbor

  • Overall prices in Ann Arbor run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $23.13 median hour buys what $22.93 buys at the national price level, 10% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$833
  • Per year: $41,634
  • Per month: $3,470

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Ann Arbor metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Ann Arbor

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,498
13-week assignment$19,474

Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Pharmacy Technician roles in Michigan

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Hospitals in Ann Arbor

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Ann Arbor, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System
Ann Arbor, MI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital
Ann Arbor, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Michigan Health System
Ann Arbor, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Westland, MI18 mi$19.04/hr82,745
Novi, MI19 mi$19.04/hr67,675
Livonia, MI20 mi$19.04/hr93,113
Dearborn Heights, MI23 mi$19.04/hr61,040
Farmington Hills, MI23 mi$19.04/hr84,173
Taylor, MI24 mi$19.04/hr61,544

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Michigan · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Michigan state guide

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Ann Arbor, MI?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Ann Arbor metro area have a median pay of $23.13 per hour, about $48,120 a year. The middle half earn between $19.09 and $24.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Ann Arbor a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?

Ann Arbor ranks 53rd of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Ann Arbor?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Ann Arbor, led by Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Ann Arbor as a pharmacy technician?

State registration or license, as the state requires. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Ann Arbor?

The federal per diem benchmark in Ann Arbor is $134 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,498 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacy technicians in Ann Arbor?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Atlas Meds PharmacyLansing, MI · 1 wage offer$15.56/ hr$16–$16
  • CommonSpirit HealthSeattle, WA · 7 postings$37.85/ hr$26–$49
  • MultiCareAuburn, WA · 20 postings$36.66/ hr$25–$52
  • CommonSpirit HealthSANTA MARIA, CA · 6 postings$35.76/ hr$26–$45

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Low$19Median$26.35High$36

310 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in the US, 262 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Pharm Tech roles

  1. Licensed Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) Part Time, DaysPermanent
    $18.26–$27.39/ hour
    Holland Hospital · Holland, MI · posted 27 days ago

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