Pharmacists Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $139,570 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $67.10
10th percentile $102,200
90th percentile $177,630
Employed locally 260
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,200
    25th
    $127,990
    50th (median)
    $139,570
    75th
    $160,690
    90th
    $177,630

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 210% Median Pharmacists salary is 110% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,090
    Physicians, All Other $323,660
    Dental Hygienists $82,970
    Nurse Practitioners $130,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Rockford, IL is $67.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.56 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Rockford, IL is 1.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $102,200 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,990.