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Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$46,650
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.6% vs 2024
$45,930
Mean Salary
$46,650
Median Salary
$22.43
Hourly Rate
21,340 people work as Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois
Pharmacy Technicians salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,650 per year ($3,887/month).
This is 2.7% above the national average of $45,424.
Illinois ranks #18 out of 51 states for Pharmacy Technicians pay.
Approximately 21,340 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 4.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Pharmacy Technicians
Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.25
Active Learning
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.59
Medicine and Dentistry
3.85
Mathematics
3.82
English Language
3.75
Computers and Electronics
3.71
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(42.0% of workers)
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois range from $36,550 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,190 and $49,150.
Median $46,650
P10: $36,550P25: $38,190P75: $49,150P90: $58,260
10th
$36,550
25th
$38,190
Median
$46,650
75th
$49,150
90th
$58,260
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,550
$17.57
$3,045
25th Percentile
$38,190
$18.36
$3,182
Median (50th)
$46,650
$22.43
$3,887
75th Percentile
$49,150
$23.63
$4,095
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,260
$28.01
$4,855
Note: The mean (average) salary of $45,930 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois is $46,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $45,930.
What is the salary range for a Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois?
Salaries for Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois range from $36,550 at the 10th percentile to $58,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,190 and $49,150.
What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois?
Entry-level Pharmacy Technicians positions in Illinois typically start around $36,550 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,190 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 21,340 people are employed as Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois is approximately $22.43 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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