How much does a pharmacy technician make in Illinois?
$46,650a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in Illinois. That is $22.43 an hour or $3,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.43
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $46,650Highest 10%: $58,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 75th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 90th | $58,260 | $28.01 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $46,820 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $45,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,080 |
| Bloomington, IL | $42,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $42,160 |
| Decatur, IL | $40,560 |
| Kankakee, IL | $39,190 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,970 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 15. New Hampshire | $47,360 |
| 16. Connecticut | $47,050 |
| 17. Hawaii | $46,760 |
| 18. Illinois | $46,650 |
| 19. New Mexico | $46,630 |
| 20. Nebraska | $46,610 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $46,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.43 ($46,650 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $46,650 against $45,750 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Illinois rank for pharmacy technician pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays pharmacy technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $46,820 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.