salary$158,120 a year$76 an hour · median pay in the Madison, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$112,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,980per year
Jobs in the area1,120people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Madison?
Cheap. Rent of $1,723 a month takes 13.1% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Madison, WI?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Madison, WI area is $158,120 a year ($76 an hour). Most earn between $112,140 and $169,980.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Madison?
Typical rent of $1,723 a month takes 13.1% of the median pharmacist salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Madison, WI metro area.