How much does a pharmacist make in Peoria?
$139,900a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacists in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $67.26 an hour or $11,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.26
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 187 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,900Median: $139,900Highest 10%: $162,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,900 | $52.84 | |
| 25th | $129,700 | $62.38 | |
| Median | $139,900 | $67.26 | |
| 75th | $158,400 | $76.17 | |
| 90th | $162,400 | $78.07 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for pharmacists.
| Decatur, IL | $146,000 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $141,300 |
| Kankakee, IL | $141,000 |
| Chicago, IL | $140,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $140,600 |
| Champaign, IL | $139,300 |
| Bloomington, IL | $139,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $138,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $135,400 |
| Paducah, KY | $134,800 |
| Rockford, IL | $134,200 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Veterinarian | $135,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,860 |
| Occupational Therapist | $96,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $67.26 ($139,900 a year).
Do pharmacists make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $139,900 against $140,900 nationally, 1% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $139,100, so Peoria pays 1% more.
Where does Peoria rank for pharmacist pay?
187 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacist make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $109,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.