How much does a pharmacist make in Milwaukee?
$153,300a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $73.72 an hour or $12,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.72
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $120,600Median: $153,300Highest 10%: $180,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,600 | $57.98 | |
| 25th | $133,400 | $64.13 | |
| Median | $153,300 | $73.72 | |
| 75th | $170,400 | $81.91 | |
| 90th | $180,900 | $86.98 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $161,000 |
| La Crosse, WI | $159,000 |
| Madison, WI | $158,100 |
| Duluth, MN | $154,900 |
| 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 Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $73.72 ($153,300 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $153,300 against $140,900 nationally, 9% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $148,700, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for pharmacist pay?
69 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $120,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,900 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.