Pharmacy Aides Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $38,380 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $31,920
90th percentile $51,560
Employed locally 70
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,920
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $38,380
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $51,560

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 44% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,870
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,900
    District of Columbia $55,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,120

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $39,660
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,780
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $37,700
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $37,700
    Wisconsin $37,030
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $37,020

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,970
    Nursing Assistants $43,620
    Medical Assistants $48,150
    Phlebotomists $46,410
    Dental Assistants $48,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Madison, WI is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.58 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Madison, WI is 3.7% above the national median of $37,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Aides in Madison?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $31,920 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.