How much does a pharmacy technician make in Springfield?
$42,160a year
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $20.27 an hour or $3,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.27
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 253 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,120Median: $42,160Highest 10%: $49,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,120 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $42,160 | $20.27 | |
| 75th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $49,150 | $23.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for pharmacy technicians.
| 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 |
| Decatur, IL | $40,560 |
| Kankakee, IL | $39,190 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,970 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,750 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,910 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $438,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $218,300 |
| Pediatrician | $217,000 |
| Dentist | $209,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $167,300 |
| Pharmacist | $135,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,200 |
| Physical Therapist | $116,000 |
| Occupational Therapist | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacy technician make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $20.27 ($42,160 a year).
Do pharmacy technicians make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $42,160 against $45,750 nationally, 8% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,650, so Springfield pays 10% less.
Where does Springfield rank for pharmacy technician pay?
253 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a pharmacy technician make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,150 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.