Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $38,330 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.43
10th percentile $33,810
90th percentile $48,030
Employed locally 670
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,810
    25th
    $34,870
    50th (median)
    $38,330
    75th
    $46,990
    90th
    $48,030

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Pharmacy Technicians salary is 46% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Peoria, IL is $18.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.33 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in Peoria, IL is 11.8% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,810 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,870.