verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Pharmacy Technician Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$46,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.43/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
21,340
public U.S. Median
$45,750
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,670 #26 of 51

Pharmacy Technician pay in Illinois, explained

Pharmacy technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,650 per year ($22.43 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $45,750. Entry-level workers earn around $36,550, while the most experienced pharmacy technicians reach about $58,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $46,650 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $46,650 is worth about $46,670 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #26 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Pharmacy Technician pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,550
$17.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,650
$22.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,260
$28.01/hr

Pharmacy Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $46,650 $46,670
Wisconsin $45,970 $48,855 +$680
Iowa $44,860 $51,116 +$1,790
Indiana $44,560 $47,745 +$2,090
Missouri $40,100 $44,155 +$6,550
Kentucky $39,200 $43,479 +$7,450

Pharmacy Technician in Illinois: FAQ

How much do pharmacy technicians make in Illinois?

Pharmacy technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,650 per year ($22.43 per hour), compared with $45,750 nationally.

Does Illinois pay pharmacy technicians well?

At $46,650, Illinois pays 2% above the national median for pharmacy technicians. An estimated 21,340 work in the state.

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