Pharmacy Technicians, Detroit
$43,330
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. Middle half of wages roughly $37,440 to $49,330.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −5.3%
- US median
- $45,750
- Metro RPP
- 100.3
- Middle half
- $37,440 to $49,330
- OEWS employment
- 5,830
- SOC
- 29-2052
Pharmacy Technicians in Detroit pay a median $43,330 (May 2025), 5.3% below the US median of $45,750. At local prices (RPP 100.3), that median buys about what $43,200 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$43,330 in Detroit buys about what $43,200 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 100.3, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 94.7 vs all-items 100.3 (US = 100, 2024).
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Pharmacy Technicians in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $43,330 | $37,440 to $49,330 | 100.3 |
| Las Vegas | $47,590 | $38,480 to $51,340 | 100.2 |
| San Francisco | $60,550 | $51,030 to $81,440 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $40,500 | $38,370 to $47,280 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Detroit?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $43,330.
- How does Detroit pay compare to the US median for Pharmacy Technicians?
- Local median pay is 5.3% below the national OEWS median of $45,750.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Detroit is 100.3 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $43,330 has about the same purchasing power as $43,200 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.