Pharmacists Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $137,840 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.27
10th percentile $114,950
90th percentile $170,000
Employed locally 290
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $114,950
    25th
    $132,960
    50th (median)
    $137,840
    75th
    $154,820
    90th
    $170,000

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,490
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Physicians, All Other $339,350
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in South Illinois is $66.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.53 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in South Illinois is 0.3% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $114,950 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $132,960.