Pharmacy Technician Salary in Illinois
Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,650 a year, or $22.43 an hour. That ranks Illinois #18 of 51 states and is $900 more than the national median.
- Median / year
- $46,650
- Median / hour
- $22.43
- Employed
- 21,340
- National rank
- #18of 51
Pay range in Illinois
Pharmacy Technician pay by Illinois metro area
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,820 | 15,830 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,110 | 590 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $45,220 | 4,980 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,170 | 560 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $45,080 | 550 |
| Bloomington, IL | $42,990 | 270 |
| Springfield, IL | $42,160 | 570 |
| Decatur, IL | $40,560 | 180 |
| Kankakee, IL | $39,190 | 160 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $37,970 | 390 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,750 | 210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35,910 | 230 |
FAQ
How much does a pharmacy technician make in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $46,650 ($22.43 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $900 above the U.S. median of $45,750.
What do entry-level pharmacy technicians make in Illinois?
The lowest-paid 10% of Illinois pharmacy technicians earned $36,550 or less ($17.57/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.
Where do pharmacy technicians earn the most in Illinois?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest metro median at $46,820.
How many pharmacy technicians work in Illinois?
About 21,340 pharmacy technicians were employed in Illinois in May 2025.