Pharmacists in Michigan
Is Michigan a good place for you to work as a Pharmacist?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Pharmacists in Michigan are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Pharmacists in Michigan is growing slower than average.
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Pharmacists in Michigan earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Pharmacists Work in Michigan?
In 2018, there were 9,140 Pharmacists working in the state.
There were 9,420 Pharmacists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 280 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 4,520 Pharmacists working in it, which means Michigan has more Pharmacists than average.
Job Projections for Michigan
Jobs for Pharmacists in this state are growing at a rate of 4.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 5.6%.
Michigan Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 460 annual job openings, and 9,900 total jobs in 2026 for Pharmacists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 15,300 annual jobs and 329,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Pharmacists Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Pharmacists ranged from $87,780 to $155,020 with $122,320 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $42.2 to $74.53. The median hourly rate was $58.81.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $57.93 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.88.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Michigan Metros for Pharmacists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Pharmacists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 4,310 | $123,690 |
Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 930 | $121,030 |
Ann Arbor, MI | 450 | $120,430 |
Flint, MI | 350 | $123,740 |
Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 300 | $128,270 |
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 300 | $121,800 |
Muskegon, MI | 230 | n/a |
Saginaw, MI | 210 | $121,320 |
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 160 | $124,230 |
Battle Creek, MI | 140 | $122,390 |
Jackson, MI | 120 | $117,230 |
Midland, MI | 100 | $124,680 |
Monroe, MI | 100 | $125,580 |
Bay City, MI | 70 | $120,450 |
Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 70 | $130,420 |
Top States for Pharmacists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Pharmacists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 30,950 | $144,660 |
Texas | 21,250 | $128,260 |
Florida | 20,790 | $122,540 |
New York | 20,400 | $124,220 |
Pennsylvania | 14,610 | $120,530 |
Ohio | 12,500 | $121,770 |
Illinois | 12,260 | $128,460 |
Georgia | 10,530 | $122,460 |
North Carolina | 9,970 | $127,250 |
New Jersey | 9,280 | $119,330 |
Michigan | 9,140 | $122,320 |
Massachusetts | 7,970 | $120,250 |
Arizona | 7,420 | $127,800 |
Tennessee | 7,330 | $125,400 |
Virginia | 6,970 | $128,260 |
Minnesota | 6,490 | $136,540 |
Missouri | 6,180 | $129,000 |
Maryland | 5,750 | $122,450 |
Washington | 5,740 | $130,250 |
Indiana | 5,600 | $123,770 |
Below are the states where Pharmacists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Alaska | $144,670 |
California | $144,660 |
Vermont | $139,970 |
Oregon | $137,620 |
Minnesota | $136,540 |
Maine | $135,510 |
Wisconsin | $131,450 |
Washington | $130,250 |
New Hampshire | $129,410 |
Missouri | $129,000 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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