salary$153,340 a year$74 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$120,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$180,910per year
Jobs in the area1,760people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 10.0% 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 Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $153,340 a year ($74 an hour). Most earn between $120,600 and $180,910.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 10.0% 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.