Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $37,070 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $35,110
90th percentile $48,910
Employed locally 180
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,110
    25th
    $36,670
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $48,910

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 51% 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,030
    Dental Hygienists$81,080
    Physicians, All Other$364,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,930
    Nurse Practitioners$127,370
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Wausau, WI is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Wausau, WI is 14.7% below 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,110 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,670.