MI · Warren · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacy Technician jobs in Warren, MI

Pharmacy Technicians in the Warren area earn a median of $19.04 per hour, about $39,610 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $17.81 and $23.12. That ranks 200th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 289th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Warren. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Warren.

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Pharmacy Technician

BrightSpring Health Services · Warren, MI

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Pharmacy Technician pay in Warren, MI

The metro median is 1% below the Michigan statewide median of $19.25 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 6,320 pharmacy technicians employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.65$34,63020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.81$37,04015% below U.S. median
Median$19.04$39,6109% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$23.12$48,09011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$24.80$51,58019% above U.S. median

How Warren ranks

  • 200th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 289th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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.

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What your pay buys in Warren

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $19.04 median hour buys what $18.98 buys at the national price level, 9% below 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.

Estimate your Warren paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$685
  • Per year: $34,272
  • Per month: $2,856

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

Travel assignment per diem in Warren

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

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Hospitals in Warren

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Warren, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Warren, MI
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital Llc
Warren, MI
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
The Behavioral Center Of Michigan
Warren, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Sterling Heights, MI6 mi$19.04/hr134,342
Royal Oak, MI7 mi$19.04/hr58,251

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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.

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Common questions

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Warren, MI?

Pharmacy Technicians in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $19.04 per hour, about $39,610 a year. The middle half earn between $17.81 and $23.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 289th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 200th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacy technicians work in Warren?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Warren, led by Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Warren 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 Warren?

The federal per diem benchmark in Warren is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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2What they are offering now

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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