Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $41,730 -4% vs national
Median hourly $20.06
10th percentile $33,760
90th percentile $48,730
Employed locally 420
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,760
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $41,730
    75th
    $46,580
    90th
    $48,730

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $81,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,990
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $61,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,960
    Washington $56,140

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $55,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,740
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $51,680
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,420
    Billings, MT $46,970
    Killeen-Temple, TX $46,790

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,960
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740
    Pharmacists $134,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Champaign, IL is $20.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 4% below the national median of $43,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Champaign?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,760 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.