Pharmacists Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $130,060 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $62.53
10th percentile $106,550
90th percentile $166,670
Employed locally 110
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,550
    25th
    $127,840
    50th (median)
    $130,060
    75th
    $151,780
    90th
    $166,670

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 171% Median Pharmacists salary is 71% 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
    Madison, WI $143,940

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,070
    Dental Hygienists $81,080
    Physicians, All Other $364,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,930
    Nurse Practitioners $127,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Wausau, WI is $62.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.80 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Wausau, WI is 5.4% below 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $106,550 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,840.