Pharmacists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Pharmacists in Illinois earn a median salary of $136,640 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.6% vs the national median of $137,480. An estimated 11,910 pharmacists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $133,160 to $139,570 depending on location.
$136,640
Avg median salary in Illinois
$139,570
Highest paying metro
$133,160
Lowest paying metro
11,910
Employed in Illinois
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Pharmacists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $139,570 | $127,990 | $160,690 | 260 |
| Decatur, IL | $139,370 | $128,610 | $144,400 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $138,050 | $131,380 | $161,250 | 260 |
| South Illinois | $137,840 | $132,960 | $154,820 | 290 |
| East Central Illinois | $137,820 | $129,310 | $162,880 | 210 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $137,610 | $130,160 | $158,340 | 9,630 |
| Peoria, IL | $136,340 | $128,060 | $152,150 | 320 |
| Northwest Illinois | $135,120 | $129,370 | $144,430 | 160 |
| Springfield, IL | $135,060 | $126,100 | $155,690 | 290 |
| Kankakee, IL | $134,910 | $128,950 | $157,280 | 90 |
| Champaign, IL | $134,830 | $131,730 | $155,320 | 220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $133,160 | $125,800 | $146,420 | 100 |