Pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

12 pharmacy technician programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

10 schools offer these pharmacy technician programs, and Wisconsin has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense medications, manage stock and serve customers. Many programs award a certificate after a year or less, most states regulate the work in some way, and some states and employers require certification.¹ In Wisconsin, 1 of the 12 programs takes students without a high school diploma, and 10 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 12 programs

How much does pharmacy technician training cost in Wisconsin?

$2,646 to $4,691 is what most pharmacy technician programs in Wisconsin cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 12 programs with a price. All of them: $1,793 to $9,340

In the typical program

Finished the program: 44%
Working 6 months later: Too few programs to say
Earned a year, estimated: Too few programs to say
Length: 47 to 61 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Wisconsin may also offer pharmacy technician training. How these figures are made

Is there free pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most pharmacy technician programs in Wisconsin cost $2,646 to $4,691. Prices on this page run from $1,793 to $9,340.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Pharmacy technician training in Milwaukee, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Rapids and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 programs are online.

All 12 pharmacy technician programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

12 programs

Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee · Pharmacy technician · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$28,200
Price if you pay yourself$4,576
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Milwaukee Area Technical College
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Finished
21%
Working at 6 months
77%
Earned in a quarter
$7,039
Length
64 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,505
Students counted
233
a year, estimated
$28,200
price
$4,576
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc.
Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc., Milwaukee · Pharmacy technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,700
Price if you pay yourself$2,660
More details about Pharmacy Technician at New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc.
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
45%
Earned in a quarter
$6,423
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$755
Students counted
67
a year, estimated
$25,700
price
$2,660
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland · Pharmacy technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,603
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Lakeshore Technical College
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Lakeshore Technical College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$596
Students counted
20
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,603
Pharmacy technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Services Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland
High school diploma or equivalent
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland · Pharmacy technician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,100
Price if you pay yourself$9,340
Program website, Pharmacy Services Management at Lakeshore Technical College
More details about Pharmacy Services Management at Lakeshore Technical College
Finished
44%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$10,028
Length
60 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,711
Students counted
15
a year, estimated
$40,100
price
$9,340
Pharmacy technicianIn personNo diploma needed
Pharmacy Technician Basics
Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy
Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy, Milwaukee · Pharmacy technician · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$33,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,151
Program website, Pharmacy Technician Basics at Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy
More details about Pharmacy Technician Basics at Trinity Allied Healthcareer Academy
Finished
38%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$8,424
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$389
Students counted
13
a year, estimated
$33,700
price
$4,151
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician
Northwood Technical College
Rice Lake
High school diploma or equivalent
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake · Pharmacy technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,793
Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Northwood Technical College
More details about Pharmacy Technician at Northwood Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,793
Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
Based in Kenosha, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, based in Kenosha, WI · Pharmacy technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,082
Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$934
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,082
Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
Based in River Falls, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WI · Pharmacy technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,745
Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,745
Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
Based in Menasha, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division, based in Menasha, WI · Pharmacy technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 8 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,995
Pharmacy technicianOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician With Externship
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
Based in Milwaukee, WI
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education, based in Milwaukee, WI · Pharmacy technician · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,899
Program website, Pharmacy Technician With Externship at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
More details about Pharmacy Technician With Externship at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,899
Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
High school diploma or equivalent
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids · Pharmacy technician · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,037
Program website, Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
More details about Pharmacy Technician Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$923
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,037
Pharmacy technician (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids
High school diploma or equivalent
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids · Pharmacy technician (associate degree) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$9,340
Program website, Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical College
More details about Pharmacy Services Management Associate Degree at Mid-State Technical College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,711
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$9,340

How to pay for pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.²People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.³Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.⁴

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).⁵

Financial aid and grants for pharmacy technician training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for pharmacy technician training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Pharmacy technician training in Wisconsin

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 26th of 40
pharmacy technician programs here, against the typical state's 10: 12 vs 10

State comparisons use the same figures as the pharmacy technician training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Wisconsin pharmacy technician program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin pharmacy technician programs are on this list?

These are the pharmacy technician programs Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Wisconsin offers.

How Wisconsin pharmacy technician program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some pharmacy technician programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

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Pharmacy technician training in Milwaukee, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Rapids and other Wisconsin cities

All 12 pharmacy technician programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding