Pharmacists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $148,740 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $71.51
10th percentile $108,600
90th percentile $174,730
Employed locally 1,590
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $108,600
    25th
    $133,120
    50th (median)
    $148,740
    75th
    $171,500
    90th
    $174,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 195% Median Pharmacists salary is 95% 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
    Madison, WI $143,940
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $142,440

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Dental Hygienists $82,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Milwaukee, WI is $71.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.98 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $108,600 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $133,120.