Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Decatur, IL

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

Median annual salary $38,570 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $33,880
90th percentile $49,710
Employed locally 200
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,880
    25th
    $34,580
    50th (median)
    $38,570
    75th
    $46,740
    90th
    $49,710

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 38% 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 Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,120
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,410
    Pharmacists $139,370
    Nurse Practitioners $116,950
    Dental Hygienists $78,280
    Physical Therapists $125,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Decatur, IL is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Decatur, IL is 11.3% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,880 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,580.