WI · Janesville · Updated October 15, 2026

Pharmacist jobs in Janesville, WI

The median pharmacist pay in the Janesville area is $68.48 per hour ($142,440 a year), with the typical range running from $58.27 to $78.37. That ranks 81st of 383 U.S. metro areas for pharmacist pay, and 79th of 340 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Janesville. The free report below lists employers near Janesville and what they pay.

Pharmacist pay in Janesville, WI

The metro median is 1% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $67.51 per hour. Nationally the median is $66.10 per hour. BLS counts about 120 pharmacists employed in the Janesville-Beloit metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.70$84,66038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.27$121,20012% below U.S. median
Median$68.48$142,4404% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.37$163,01019% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.77$174,24027% above U.S. median

How Janesville ranks

  • 81st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th of 340 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Janesville

  • Overall prices in Janesville-Beloit run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $68.48 median hour buys what $73.08 buys at the national price level, 11% above 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,465
  • Per year: $123,264
  • Per month: $10,272

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

Travel assignment per diem in Janesville

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 pharmacist 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).

Open Pharmacist roles in Wisconsin

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Janesville as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Retail Float Pharmacist

Advocate Health · Lake Geneva, WI

$54.90–$82.35/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R279775
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Hospitals in Janesville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health System Corp
Janesville, WI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Pharmacist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Rockford, IL30 mi$67.10/hr147,486
Madison, WI35 mi$69.20/hr285,300
Waukesha, WI45 mi$71.51/hr71,461
West Allis, WI55 mi$71.51/hr59,784
Elgin, IL57 mi$66.16/hr114,701
Kenosha, WI58 mi$66.85/hr99,578

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License and tax basics in Wisconsin

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Wisconsin state guide

Other healthcare roles in Janesville

Janesville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do pharmacists make in Janesville, WI?

Pharmacists in the Janesville-Beloit metro area have a median pay of $68.48 per hour, about $142,440 a year. The middle half earn between $58.27 and $78.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Janesville a good place for pharmacists once cost of living is counted?

Janesville-Beloit ranks 79th of 340 metro areas for pharmacist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do pharmacists work in Janesville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Janesville, led by Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Janesville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Janesville as a pharmacist?

PharmD from an accredited program. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Wisconsin requires for your role with the Wisconsin 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 Janesville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Janesville 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.

Does Valorem Health place pharmacists in Janesville?

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Your Pharmacist pay reportJanesville, WI · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • MercyWisconsin · 4 postings$72.08/ hr$52–$86
  • Advocate HealthMilwaukee, WI · 2 postings$68.62/ hr$55–$82
  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemGreen Bay, WI · 2 postings$64.84/ hr$52–$77

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$52Median$68.62High$86

9 Pharmacist postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 9 Pharmacist roles

  1. Retail Float PharmacistPermanent
    $54.90–$82.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Lake Geneva, WI · posted 6 days ago
  2. Retail Float Pharmacist - Milwaukee AreaPermanent
    $54.90–$82.35/ hour
    Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · posted 6 days ago

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