Pharmacists Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $137,820 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $66.26
10th percentile $106,550
90th percentile $170,120
Employed locally 210
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $106,550
    25th
    $129,310
    50th (median)
    $137,820
    75th
    $162,880
    90th
    $170,120

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,810
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,480
    Dental Hygienists $81,680
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,990
    Physicians, All Other $259,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in East Central Illinois is $66.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.90 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in East Central Illinois is 0.2% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $106,550 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,310.