How much does a pharmacy aide make in Madison?
$42,350a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $20.36 an hour or $3,529 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.36
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,500Median: $42,350Highest 10%: $57,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $42,350 | $20.36 | |
| 75th | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 90th | $57,360 | $27.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,860 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $36,670 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,750 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $54,870 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,120 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,930 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,600 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,080 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,740 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $20.36 ($42,350 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $42,350 against $37,680 nationally, 12% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $36,660, so Madison pays 16% more.
Where does Madison rank for pharmacy aide pay?
21 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,360 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.