Pharmacist salary in Wisconsin
What pharmacists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$148,740$71.51 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $140,910
Middle half earn$131,780 – $167,430Top 10%: $178,090+
Jobs5,7300.94× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $160,990 | $77.40 | 4,160 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $153,340 | $73.72 | 1,760 |
| Madison, WI | $158,120 | $76.02 | 1,120 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $154,860 | $74.45 | 330 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $150,700 | $72.45 | 310 |
| Green Bay, WI | $141,090 | $67.83 | 300 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $145,310 | $69.86 | 290 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $159,020 | $76.45 | 210 |
| Appleton, WI | $144,630 | $69.53 | 190 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $149,720 | $71.98 | 180 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $151,790 | $72.97 | 180 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $150,120 | $72.17 | 150 |
| Kenosha, WI | $139,350 | $66.99 | 140 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $144,150 | $69.30 | 130 |
| Wausau, WI | $148,740 | $71.51 | 130 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $144,090 | $69.27 | 120 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $142,450 | $68.49 | 70 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $141,790 | $68.17 | 70 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $149,310 | $71.79 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Pharmacist pay in similar states
Delaware · $152,880 New Mexico · $147,000 Arizona · $146,930 South Dakota · $146,790 Idaho · $144,900 Indiana · $144,290
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980 Dental Hygienists · $96,540
Questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Wisconsin?
Pharmacists in Wisconsin earned a median of $148,740 a year ($71.51 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $140,910. The middle half earned $131,780 to $167,430.
Where in Wisconsin do pharmacists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $160,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.