Pharmacist salary in Wisconsin
Pharmacists in Wisconsin earn a median of $67.51 per hour, about $140,410 a year, 2% above the U.S. median of $66.10. The middle half earn between $61.44 and $79.43 per hour. The highest median among Wisconsin metro areas is in La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, at $75.37 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $67.51median pay per hour
- $140,410median pay per year
- 4,940pharmacists employed in Wisconsin
- #10of 50 states by median pay
Pharmacist pay in Wisconsin: percentiles
| Level | Wisconsin per hour | Wisconsin per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.72 | $105,500 | $41.80 |
| Lower quartile | $61.44 | $127,800 | $61.18 |
| Median | $67.51 | $140,410 | $66.10 |
| Upper quartile | $79.43 | $165,210 | $76.26 |
| Top 10% | $84.01 | $174,740 | $82.71 |
Pharmacist pay by metro area in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Wisconsin median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $75.37 | $156,760 | 180 | 12% above | $82.13 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $71.51 | $148,740 | 1,590 | 6% above | $73.77 |
| Madison, WI | $69.20 | $143,940 | 900 | 3% above | $71.13 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $68.48 | $142,440 | 120 | 1% above | $73.08 |
| Kenosha, WI | $66.85 | $139,050 | 130 | 1% below | $66.11 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $66.76 | $138,860 | 160 | 1% below | $71.94 |
| Appleton, WI | $65.76 | $136,780 | 150 | 3% below | $71.15 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $65.62 | $136,500 | 60 | 3% below | $69.80 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $64.91 | $135,010 | 120 | 4% below | $69.85 |
| Green Bay, WI | $64.83 | $134,850 | 290 | 4% below | $69.65 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $64.02 | $133,160 | 100 | 5% below | $66.71 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $62.84 | $130,700 | 60 | 7% below | — |
| Wausau, WI | $62.53 | $130,060 | 110 | 7% below | $67.49 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Wisconsin
- 9roles with published pay
- $68.62median pay per hour
- $52–$86typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy | 4 | $72.08 |
| Advocate Health | 2 | $68.62 |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 2 | $64.84 |
| Essentia Health | 1 | $78.22 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 9 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Pharmacist jobs in Wisconsin · Pharmacist salary nationwide · Wisconsin state guide
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Wisconsin?
The median is $67.51 per hour, about $140,410 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $50.72 and the top 10% earn over $84.01 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Wisconsin city pays pharmacists the most?
Among Wisconsin metro areas, La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN has the highest median at $75.37 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Wisconsin rank for pharmacist pay?
Wisconsin ranks 10th of 50 states by median pharmacist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your Pharmacist pay reportWisconsin · 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
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
- Retail Float PharmacistPermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
- Retail Float Pharmacist - Milwaukee AreaPermanent$54.90–$82.35/ hour
+ 7 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.