Pharmacists Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $135,120 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.96
10th percentile $100,700
90th percentile $157,240
Employed locally 160
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,700
    25th
    $129,370
    50th (median)
    $135,120
    75th
    $144,430
    90th
    $157,240

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,550
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,160
    Dental Hygienists$84,900
    Emergency Medical Technicians$35,610
    Psychiatric Technicians$50,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Northwest Illinois is $64.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.29 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Northwest Illinois is 1.7% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,700 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $129,370.