Pharmacists salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $133,400–$170,380
- vs U.S. median
- +9%
- Metro rank
- #44 of 288
Pharmacists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $153,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,760 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $140,910 and 3% above the WI statewide median of $148,740. It ranks #44 of 288 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,760 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacists pay in other WI metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $159,020 |
| Madison, WI | $158,120 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $150,700 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $145,310 |
| Green Bay, WI | $141,090 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacists salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $153,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,760 jobs pay between $133,400 and $170,380. The 10th percentile is $120,600 and the 90th is $180,910.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Pharmacists?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $140,910 and 3% above the WI statewide median of $148,740. It ranks #44 of 288 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacists make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $73.72 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $153,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $64.13–$81.91 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.