Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $37,820 -13% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $34,610
90th percentile $49,700
Employed locally 170
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,610
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $37,820
    75th
    $47,690
    90th
    $49,700

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 45% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,390
    Physicians, All Other $400,280
    Pharmacists $134,910
    Nurse Practitioners $123,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Kankakee, IL is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.90 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Kankakee, IL is 13% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,610 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.