Pharmacists Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $134,910 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $64.86
10th percentile $107,000
90th percentile $157,280
Employed locally 90
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $107,000
    25th
    $128,950
    50th (median)
    $134,910
    75th
    $157,280
    90th
    $157,280

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 197% Median Pharmacists salary is 97% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,390
    Physicians, All Other$400,280
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,820
    Nurse Practitioners$123,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Kankakee, IL is $64.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.44 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Kankakee, IL is 1.9% below 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $107,000 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,950.