Pharmacy Technicians Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,490 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $50,040
Employed locally 640
National median $43,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $35,890
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $46,080
    90th
    $50,040

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530
    Physicians, All Other $339,350
    Psychiatric Technicians $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Technicians make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Technicians in South Illinois is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.40 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Pharmacy Technicians salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Technicians salary in South Illinois is 13.7% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,890.