Pharmacists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $143,940 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $69.20
10th percentile $103,110
90th percentile $177,420
Employed locally 900
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,110
    25th
    $130,400
    50th (median)
    $143,940
    75th
    $155,670
    90th
    $177,420

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 166% Median Pharmacists salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $156,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $156,060
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $153,170
    Williamsport, PA $151,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $148,740
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $142,440

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Physicians, All Other $301,940
    Physical Therapists $101,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Madison, WI is $69.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.72 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Madison, WI is 4.7% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Madison?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $103,110 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,400.