How much does a pharmacy technician make in Milwaukee?
$47,300a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.74
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,610Median: $47,300Highest 10%: $60,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 25th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $47,300 | $22.74 | |
| 75th | $51,550 | $24.78 | |
| 90th | $60,890 | $29.27 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,520 |
| Duluth, MN | $47,510 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $46,910 |
| Madison, WI | $46,680 |
| 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 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 pharmacy technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.74 ($47,300 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $47,300 against $45,750 nationally, 3% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,970, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for pharmacy technician pay?
87 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,890 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.