Pharmacists Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $139,370 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $67.01
10th percentile $104,600
90th percentile $166,560
Employed locally 80
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,600
    25th
    $128,610
    50th (median)
    $139,370
    75th
    $144,400
    90th
    $166,560

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 223% Median Pharmacists salary is 123% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $169,520
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $162,630
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $158,070
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $153,680
    Williamsport, PA $151,140

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,410
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,570
    Nurse Practitioners $116,950
    Dental Hygienists $78,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Decatur, IL is $67.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.43 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Decatur, IL is 1.4% above the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacists in Decatur?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $104,600 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,610.