How much does a pharmacy technician make in Madison?
$46,680a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $46,680Highest 10%: $61,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $38,890 | $18.70 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $61,120 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,520 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,510 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,300 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $46,910 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,430 |
| La Crosse, WI | $45,880 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $45,760 |
| Janesville, WI | $45,430 |
| Appleton, WI | $45,160 |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,830 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $44,760 |
| Wausau, WI | $41,710 |
| Racine, WI | $39,640 |
| Kenosha, WI | $39,360 |
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 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $46,680 against $45,750 nationally, 2% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,970, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for pharmacy technician pay?
105 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,120 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.