PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Onsite Training/Hybrid
Advocate Health · Menomonee Falls, WI
$24.10–$36.15/ hour
Pharmacy Technician jobs in West Allis, WI
Pay for pharmacy technicians in the West Allis area centers on $22.16 per hour, or about $46,100 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.62 and the upper quarter over $23.25. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in West Allis. That ranks 76th of 386 U.S. metro areas for pharmacy technician pay, and 57th of 341 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near West Allis.
- $22.16median pay per hour, Milwaukee
- $18–$23typical range per hour
- 2,950pharmacy technicians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 6% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $20.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.90 per hour. BLS counts about 2,950 pharmacy technicians employed in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area, 3.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.90 | $35,150 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.62 | $36,650 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.16 | $46,100 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.25 | $48,360 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.04 | $58,320 | 34% above U.S. median |
How West Allis ranks
- 76th of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 57th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 12 Wisconsin metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Pharmacy Technicians (SOC 29-2052), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in West Allis
- Overall prices in Milwaukee-Waukesha run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.16 median hour buys what $22.86 buys at the national price level, 9% 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.
Estimate your West Allis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$798
- Per year: $39,888
- Per month: $3,324
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in West Allis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $140 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,540 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,020 |
Travel pharmacy technician assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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).
Hospitals in West Allis
CMS lists 2 hospitals in West Allis, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of pharmacy technicians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Allis Memorial Hospital West Allis, WI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Granite Hills Hospital West Allis, WI | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Pharmacy Technician pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | 5 mi | $22.16/hr | 563,531 |
| Waukesha, WI | 11 mi | $22.16/hr | 71,461 |
| Racine, WI | 22 mi | $18.69/hr | 78,057 |
| Kenosha, WI | 30 mi | $19.54/hr | 99,578 |
| Waukegan, IL | 45 mi | $21.91/hr | 88,570 |
| Janesville, WI | 55 mi | $20.24/hr | 66,428 |
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Wisconsin · Pharmacy Technician jobs nationwide
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Common questions
How much do pharmacy technicians make in West Allis, WI?
Pharmacy Technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area have a median pay of $22.16 per hour, about $46,100 a year. The middle half earn between $17.62 and $23.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is West Allis a good place for pharmacy technicians once cost of living is counted?
Milwaukee-Waukesha ranks 57th of 341 metro areas for pharmacy technician pay after adjusting for local prices, and 76th of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring pharmacy technicians in West Allis?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Milwaukee-Waukesha area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near West Allis.
Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in West Allis as a pharmacy technician?
State registration or license, as the state requires. 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 West Allis?
The federal per diem benchmark in West Allis is $140 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Pharm Tech pay reportWest Allis, WI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Advocate HealthMenomonee Falls, WI · 2 postings$28.72/ hr$22–$36
- MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$24.29/ hr$17–$32
- Hayat Pharmacy 20, LLCMilwaukee, WI · 1 wage offer$17.15/ hr$17–$17
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$19Median$24.73High$36
7 Pharm Tech postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 Pharm Tech roles
- Pharmacy Technician - Level 1 to 5 - Inpatient - OvernightsPermanent$20.46–$39.32/ hour
- Pharmacy TechnicianPermanent$19.50–$28.28/ hour
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