How much does a pharmacy aide make in Illinois?
$37,010a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy aides in Illinois. That is $17.79 an hour or $3,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.79
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,640Median: $37,010Highest 10%: $39,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| Median | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| 75th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $39,420 | $18.95 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $38,430 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy aides.
| 22. Vermont | $37,310 |
| 23. Montana | $37,140 |
| 24. Wyoming | $37,030 |
| 25. Illinois | $37,010 |
| 26. Arkansas | $36,860 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $36,660 |
| 28. New Jersey | $36,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.79 ($37,010 a year).
Do pharmacy aides make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $37,010 against $37,680 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for pharmacy aide pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays pharmacy aides the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $38,430 a year.
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.