How Much Does a Pharmacy Tech Make in Wisconsin in 2026?

A typical Pharmacy Tech in Wisconsin earns about $22.10 per hour ($45,970 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $3,831 a month and $884 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Hourly pay is often the easiest way to compare job offers, since schedules and hours can vary by employer.

Wisconsin's typical pay is nearly identical to the national figure of $45,750, placing the state 25th among the 50 states and D.C. for Pharmacy Tech pay. That is a middle position, close to the national line rather than clearly above or below it. Wisconsin employs 9,540 Pharmacy Techs, a workforce size that gives a sense of scale for the profession statewide.

Entry-level Pharmacy Tech positions in Wisconsin typically offer around $17.35 an hour, or about $36,080 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to move toward the typical $22.10-an-hour figure within the first few years on the job. Setting and location both play a role in how quickly that happens.

Experienced Pharmacy Techs in Wisconsin often earn upwards of $24.07 an hour (about $50,070 a year), with the top 10% making over $28.22 an hour, or $58,700 a year. That leaves a gap of $22,620 between entry-level and top-tier pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all tend to separate the two ends of that range.

Wisconsin Pharmacy Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $29,960 in 2015 to $45,970 in 2025. That is a gain of $16,010, or 53%, over ten years. The increase has been consistent year over year, with the sharpest jumps coming in 2024 and 2025.

Nationally, Pharmacy Tech pay rose 50% over the same decade, so Wisconsin's 53% increase slightly outpaced the country as a whole. For someone starting out now, that trend shows pay has moved up consistently in recent years, though it makes no promises about future increases. The gains have been strongest in the last two years alone.

Pay runs highest in the Bloomington-area metro, which extends across the state line into western Wisconsin, at $48,520 a year ($23.33 an hour), about 6% above the state figure. Milwaukee and Waukesha follow closely at $47,300 a year, and Madison comes in at $46,680. These figures reflect each city's full metro area rather than city limits alone.

At the other end, Kenosha pays the least among Wisconsin's metro areas, at $39,360 a year ($18.93 an hour), a spread of $9,160 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. The Bloomington-area metro also has the largest Pharmacy Tech workforce in the state, with 4,670 employed there. Lower pay in cities like Kenosha and Racine usually tracks lower local living costs rather than anything else.

Among Wisconsin's neighbors, Minnesota pays the most, at $48,300 a year, about 5% higher than Wisconsin. Illinois runs close behind at $46,650, about 1% above. Iowa and Michigan both pay less, at $44,860 and $44,340, or 2% and 4% below Wisconsin. Pharmacy Tech licensure or registration earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across state lines.

Pharmacy Techs in Wisconsin typically earn $45,970 a year ($22.10 an hour), a figure that has grown 53% over the past decade. Pay is close to the national line and varies somewhat by city and experience level. Readers considering the role can check Wisconsin's pharmacy technician registration requirements through the state licensing board, and compare local figures on individual city pages before deciding where to work.