How much does a pharmacy aide make in Chicago?
$37,010a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,640Median: $37,010Highest 10%: $38,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| Median | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $38,420 | $18.47 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides.
| St. Louis, MO | $38,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,070 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,230 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,840 |
| Massage Therapist | $61,200 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,950 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,670 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,630 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,190 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.79 ($37,010 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $37,010 against $37,680 nationally, 2% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $37,010, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for pharmacy aide pay?
83 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy aide make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,420 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.