How much does a pharmacist make in Madison?
$158,100a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $76.02 an hour or $13,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $76.02
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $112,100Median: $158,100Highest 10%: $170,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $112,100 | $53.91 | |
| 25th | $130,000 | $62.50 | |
| Median | $158,100 | $76.02 | |
| 75th | $170,000 | $81.72 | |
| 90th | $170,000 | $81.72 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $161,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $159,000 |
| Duluth, MN | $154,900 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $153,300 |
| Janesville, WI | $150,100 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $149,700 |
| Wausau, WI | $148,700 |
| Appleton, WI | $144,600 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $144,200 |
| Racine, WI | $144,100 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $142,500 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $141,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $141,100 |
| Kenosha, WI | $139,400 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $76.02 ($158,100 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $158,100 against $140,900 nationally, 12% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $148,700, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for pharmacist pay?
47 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $112,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.