Pharmacy Technicians pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,750 or more. The middle half of pharmacy technicians in Monroe earn between $36,280 and $45,820.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $46K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,960 | $3,497 | $20.17 |
| Median | $38,400 | $3,200 | $18.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,280 | $3,023 | $17.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Monroe vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Pharmacy technicians in Monroe earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($44,250) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($46,620). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $45,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $41,960 | $38,400 | $34,160 | $56,750 | 140 |
| Michigan | $44,250 | $44,340 | $35,430 | $54,740 | 14,240 |
| United States | $46,620 | $45,750 | $36,020 | $61,040 | 471,680 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Pharmacy Technicians salary after taxes in Monroe
On the average salary of $41,960, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $34,358 a year, or $2,863 a month and $1,321 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for pharmacy technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $41,960 buys what about $44,881 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($46,240). A typical home costs $269,112, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Pharmacy Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Monroe ranks 14th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($48,900).
- Ann Arbor$48,900
- Grand Rapids$46,830
- Battle Creek$46,560
- Kalamazoo$45,020
- Traverse City$45,020
- Niles$44,170
- Jackson$44,070
- Midland$43,980
- Saginaw$43,920
- Monroe$41,960
Highest-paying cities for pharmacy technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,740).
- San Jose, CA$76,740
- Napa, CA$71,040
- San Francisco, CA$67,690
- Seattle, WA$64,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$63,760
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Pharmacy Technicians salary in Monroe: questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make an hour in Monroe?
$20.17 an hour on average, and $18.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pharmacy technicians salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the pharmacy technicians take-home pay in Monroe?
About $34,358 a year ($2,863 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,960.
Do pharmacy technicians earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($46,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2052; area Monroe, MI (33780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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