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

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$45,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.10/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
9,540
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,855 #15 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Wisconsin, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $45,970 per year ($22.10 per hour), in line with the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,080, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $58,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $45,970 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $45,970 is worth about $48,855 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #15 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,080
$17.35/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,970
$22.10/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,700
$28.22/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $45,970 $48,855
Minnesota $48,300 $48,975 −$2,330
Illinois $46,650 $46,670 −$680
Iowa $44,860 $51,116 +$1,110
Michigan $44,340 $46,083 +$1,630

Pharmacy Technician in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Wisconsin?

Pharmacy technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $45,970 per year ($22.10 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $45,970, Wisconsin pays about the same as the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 9,540 work in the state.

Pharmacy Technician salary in other states

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