Pharmacists Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $136,340 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $65.55
10th percentile $100,460
90th percentile $163,470
Employed locally 320
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,460
    25th
    $128,060
    50th (median)
    $136,340
    75th
    $152,150
    90th
    $163,470

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 192% Median Pharmacists salary is 92% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Peoria, IL is $65.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.07 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Peoria, IL is 0.8% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $100,460 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,060.