verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$148,740/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$71.51/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
5,730
public U.S. Median
$140,910
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$158,074 #8 of 51

Pharmacist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Pharmacists in Wisconsin earn a median of $148,740 per year ($71.51 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $140,910. Entry-level workers earn around $112,020, while the most experienced pharmacists reach about $178,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $148,740 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $148,740 is worth about $158,074 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #8 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,020
$53.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$148,740
$71.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$178,090
$85.62/hr

Pharmacist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $148,740 $158,074
Minnesota $159,740 $161,974 −$11,000
Illinois $139,080 $139,138 +$9,660
Iowa $138,860 $158,223 +$9,880
Michigan $137,860 $143,280 +$10,880

Pharmacist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do pharmacists make in Wisconsin?

Pharmacists in Wisconsin earn a median of $148,740 per year ($71.51 per hour), compared with $140,910 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay pharmacists well?

At $148,740, Wisconsin pays 6% above the national median for pharmacists. An estimated 5,730 work in the state.

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