Pharmacy Technician Salary in Wisconsin: $48,446 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Wisconsin's 46 metropolitan areas, the average median pharmacy technician pay sits at $48,446/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2052. Because Wisconsin sits at BEA RPP 93.4 (7% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $51,869 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Waukesha ($47,896), Milwaukee ($47,300), Sheboygan ($46,910).
Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Salary Range
Overall salary range in Wisconsin: $32,164 (lowest entry-level) to $64,951 (highest top earner)
Wisconsin vs National Average
Wisconsin pharmacy technicians earn 0.43% more than the national median (+$207/year difference).
Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician Salary Distribution (2026)
Pharmacy Technician salaries in Wisconsin range from $38,012 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $62,993 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $48,446. The Wisconsin median is $207 above the US national median of $48,239. The average hourly rate is $23.29/hr. Approximately 7,779 pharmacy technicians are employed across 46 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$34,405
2025 BLS Actual
$45,947
2026 Current Est.
$48,446
2019–2027 Growth
+48.5%
Salary Trajectory for Pharmacy Technicians in Wisconsin (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 5.44% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $34,405 | Actual |
| 2020 | $35,873 | Actual |
| 2021 | $36,887 | Actual |
| 2022 | $37,976 | Actual |
| 2023 | $40,111 | Actual |
| 2024 | $43,905 | Actual |
| 2025 | $45,947 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $48,446 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $51,082 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Wisconsin metropolitan area, the median pharmacy technician salary grew 33.5% from $34,405 (2019) to $45,947 (2025). At a 5.44% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $51,082 by 2027 — a total increase of $16,677 (48.47%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Wisconsin metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 5.44% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Wisconsin
Lowest Paying Cities in Wisconsin
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Kenosha | $41,501 |
| Mount Pleasant | $41,734 |
| Racine | $41,796 |
| Wisconsin Rapids | $43,920 |
| Wausau | $43,979 |
Best Value Cities for Pharmacy Technicians in Wisconsin
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Wisconsin cities offer the most purchasing power for pharmacy technicians.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukesha | $50,502 | 93.4 | $54,071 |
| Eau Claire | $48,956 | 92.796 | $52,757 |
| La Crosse | $48,376 | 91.769 | $52,715 |
| Fond du Lac | $48,249 | 91.643 | $52,649 |
| Sheboygan | $49,462 | 94.014 | $52,611 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Wisconsin
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $38,012 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $48,446 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $62,993 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Wisconsin metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 46 Cities in Wisconsin
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waukesha | $50,502 |
| 2 | Milwaukee | $49,873 |
| 3 | Sheboygan | $49,462 |
| 4 | Madison | $49,219 |
| 5 | Onalaska | $49,024 |
| 6 | Eau Claire | $48,956 |
| 7 | La Crosse | $48,376 |
| 8 | Fond du Lac | $48,249 |
| 9 | Beloit | $48,011 |
| 10 | West Allis | $47,940 |
| 11 | Janesville | $47,901 |
| 12 | Fitchburg | $47,622 |
| 13 | Greenfield | $47,619 |
| 14 | Appleton | $47,617 |
| 15 | Green Bay | $47,269 |
| 16 | Menomonee Falls | $47,205 |
| 17 | Oshkosh | $47,195 |
| 18 | Brookfield | $47,095 |
| 19 | West Bend | $47,068 |
| 20 | De Pere | $47,032 |
| 21 | New Berlin | $46,942 |
| 22 | Sun Prairie | $46,544 |
| 23 | Caledonia | $46,418 |
| 24 | Muskego | $46,318 |
| 25 | Stevens Point | $46,102 |
| 26 | Franklin | $46,050 |
| 27 | Oak Creek | $45,905 |
| 28 | Superior | $45,835 |
| 29 | Manitowoc | $45,812 |
| 30 | Pewaukee | $45,642 |
| 31 | South Milwaukee | $45,508 |
| 32 | Pleasant Prairie | $45,501 |
| 33 | Menomonie | $45,454 |
| 34 | Whitewater | $45,451 |
| 35 | Wauwatosa | $45,411 |
| 36 | Germantown | $45,378 |
| 37 | Marshfield | $45,360 |
| 38 | River Falls | $45,137 |
| 39 | Mequon | $44,767 |
| 40 | Platteville | $44,762 |
| 41 | Middleton | $44,287 |
| 42 | Wausau | $43,979 |
| 43 | Wisconsin Rapids | $43,920 |
| 44 | Racine | $41,796 |
| 45 | Mount Pleasant | $41,734 |
| 46 | Kenosha | $41,501 |
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Written by Emily Tran, PharmD
Career Analyst
Emily Tran has over 8 years of experience as a pharmacy technician. She specializes in medication therapy management. Her experience includes working in community pharmacies.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 5.44% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 pharmacy technician compensation across Wisconsin. State averages are employment-weighted across 46 metro areas — larger metro areas with more pharmacy technicianscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.44%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for pharmacy technicians (SOC 29-2052).
Compiled and verified by Emily Tran, PharmD, a licensed pharmacy technician with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov