Pharmacists Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $138,050 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $66.37
10th percentile $94,830
90th percentile $166,010
Employed locally 260
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,830
    25th
    $131,380
    50th (median)
    $138,050
    75th
    $161,250
    90th
    $166,010

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,170
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,310
    Paramedics $47,610
    Nurse Practitioners $126,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacists make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in West Central Illinois is $66.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.79 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in West Central Illinois is 0.4% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $94,830 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,380.