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Pharmacists salary in Wisconsin

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026
Last refreshed: Jun 12, 2026

Pharmacists in Wisconsin. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →

Median annual$148,740
Mean annual$146,010
Range (10th to 90th)$112,020 to $178,090
Wisconsin employment5,730
State vs national+3.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Wisconsin pharmacists fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$112,02025TH$131,780MEDIAN$148,74075TH$167,43090TH$178,090

The middle 50% of workers earn between $131,780 and $167,430, with a median of $148,740.

Real disclosed salaries

Pharmacists in Wisconsin: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 22 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $116,780. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry14$114,700
Level II — qualified5$133,120
Level IV — fully competent2$187,650

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Pharmacists in Wisconsin. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
Marshfield ClinicPharmacist5$137,758
CVS Rx Services Inc.Staff Pharmacist FT2$145,600
Hayat Pharmacy 20 LLCPharmacist2$113,050
Hayat Pharmacy 20, LLCPharmacist2$114,400
Walgreen Co.Pharmacist2$131,134
care rx 1 LLCpharmacist1$111,051
life Change Rx 1 LLCPharmacist Manager1$118,560
Life Change RX 1 LLCPharmacy Manager1$114,400
Life Change rx llcPharmacist1$114,400
Life Change Rx LLCRetail Pharmacist1$118,560

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Staff Pharmacist FT at CVS Rx Services Inc.
    $141,440
    OshkoshWage Level IDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710505
  • Pharmacist Manager at life Change Rx 1 LLC
    $118,560
    MilwaukeeWage Level IDecided Oct 1, 2025I-200-25267-331084
  • Pharmacist at Hayat Pharmacy 20 LLC
    $115,000
    MilwaukeeWage Level IDecided Aug 28, 2025I-200-25233-259978
  • Pharmacist at Marshfield Clinic
    $137,758
    WestonWage Level IDecided Aug 22, 2025I-200-25227-244583
  • Director “ 340B Program/Interim Pharmacy Senior Director at Marshfield Clinic
    $195,300
    Rice LakeWage Level IVDecided Jul 3, 2025I-200-25177-132532
  • Pharmacy Resident at Marshfield Clinic
    $67,980
    MarshfieldDecided Jun 23, 2025I-200-25164-091385
  • Registered Pharmacist RPH at PCCW LLC
    $133,120
    THIENSVILLEWage Level IIDecided Jun 6, 2025I-200-25150-034741
  • Pharmacist at Hayat Pharmacy 20 LLC
    $111,100
    MilwaukeeWage Level IDecided Jun 5, 2025I-200-25149-029481

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

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By seniority

Pharmacists pay by experience level in Wisconsin

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Pay by industry

Pharmacists in Wisconsin, by industry

Median offered wage across 22 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Retail and wholesale leads with a median of $114,400.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
Retail and wholesaleHayat Pharmacy 20 LLC15$114,400
HealthcareMarshfield Clinic6$132,642
Finance and insuranceCVS Rx Services Inc.1$141,440

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Wisconsin over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.

Median annual wage, Wisconsin2023 to 2025
$139,6302023$140,4102024$148,7402025

Typical entry

  • Education

    Doctoral or professional degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.6 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.5 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Chemistry

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.

  2. 02

    Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.

  3. 03

    Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.

  4. 04

    Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.

  5. 05

    Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.

  6. 06

    Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics.

  7. 07

    Plan, implement, or maintain procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.

  8. 08

    Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+4.6%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Average growth

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Pharmacists in Wisconsin?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Pharmacists in Wisconsin is $148,740.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national median for Pharmacists?
The Wisconsin median is +3.9% versus the BLS national figure of $143,112.
What is the salary range for Pharmacists in Wisconsin?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $112,020 and the 90th-percentile at $178,090, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Pharmacists a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 4.6% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Pharmacists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.