Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $43,580 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $36,780
90th percentile $54,910
Employed locally 1,320
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,780
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $43,580
    75th
    $48,870
    90th
    $54,910

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $51,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,170
    Lewiston, ID-WA $47,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $46,590
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,100
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $44,730

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940
    Physical Therapists $101,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Madison, WI is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 0.3% above the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,780 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.