Pharmacists Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $135,060 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.93
10th percentile $79,710
90th percentile $173,090
Employed locally 290
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,710
    25th
    $126,100
    50th (median)
    $135,060
    75th
    $155,690
    90th
    $173,090

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 181% Median Pharmacists salary is 81% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Springfield, IL is $64.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Springfield, IL is 1.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $79,710 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,100.