Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois earn a median salary of $39,664 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.7% vs the national median of $43,460. An estimated 22,000 pharmacy technicians are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $37,160 to $45,570 depending on location.
$39,664
Avg median salary in Illinois
$45,570
Highest paying metro
$37,160
Lowest paying metro
22,000
Employed in Illinois
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Pharmacy Technicians salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $45,570 | $38,020 | $48,880 | 17,140 |
| Champaign, IL | $41,730 | $35,400 | $46,580 | 420 |
| West Central Illinois | $41,170 | $36,050 | $46,190 | 520 |
| Springfield, IL | $40,630 | $35,540 | $45,120 | 560 |
| East Central Illinois | $40,480 | $35,790 | $46,340 | 480 |
| Rockford, IL | $39,700 | $36,070 | $47,060 | 520 |
| Decatur, IL | $38,570 | $34,580 | $46,740 | 200 |
| Peoria, IL | $38,330 | $34,870 | $46,990 | 670 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37,820 | $34,890 | $47,690 | 170 |
| South Illinois | $37,490 | $35,890 | $46,080 | 640 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,320 | $34,590 | $45,850 | 240 |
| Northwest Illinois | $37,160 | $35,170 | $46,270 | 440 |