Pharmacy Technicians salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $38,460–$51,550
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #74 of 409
Pharmacy Technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $47,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,170 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $45,750 and 3% above the WI statewide median of $45,970. It ranks #74 of 409 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,170 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in other WI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $46,680 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $46,430 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,880 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $45,810 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $45,430 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $45,420 |
| Appleton, WI | $45,160 |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,830 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $47,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,170 jobs pay between $38,460 and $51,550. The 10th percentile is $36,610 and the 90th is $60,890.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Pharmacy Technicians?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $45,750 and 3% above the WI statewide median of $45,970. It ranks #74 of 409 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $22.74 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $47,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.49–$24.78 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.