IL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-2052

Pharmacy Technicians Salary in Illinois

Median Annual Salary $44,610 +3% above national average (national: $43,460)
$44,110Mean Annual
$21Median Hourly
22,790Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$44,610
$35,670
10th pct.
$55,410
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,670$17.15
25th percentile$37,460$18.01
50th percentile (median)$44,610$21.45
75th percentile$48,310$23.22
90th percentile (top earners)$55,410$26.64
Mean (average)$44,110$21.21

How Illinois Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Illinois
Illinois (current) $44,610
Washington $56,140 +26%
Oregon $51,210 +15%
Alaska $50,440 +13%
California $49,640 +11%
Minnesota $48,560 +9%
Colorado $48,070 +8%
Arizona $47,620 +7%
North Dakota $47,600 +7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in Illinois?

The mean pharmacy technicians salary in Illinois is $44,110 per year. The median (middle) salary is $44,610 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Pharmacy Technicians in Illinois?

Entry-level pharmacy technicianss (10th percentile) in Illinois typically earn around $35,670 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $37,460 per year.

What is the highest Pharmacy Technicians salary in Illinois?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Illinois make approximately $55,410 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $48,310 per year.

How does the Illinois Pharmacy Technicians salary compare to the national average?

The median pharmacy technicians salary in Illinois is $44,610, which is +3% above national average of $43,460.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes