Pharmacy Technicians salary
in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $36,930–$48,730
- vs U.S. median
- -9%
- Metro rank
- #247 of 409
Pharmacy Technicians in the South Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $41,440 a year, based on BLS estimates for 640 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $45,750 and 11% below the IL statewide median of $46,650. It ranks #247 of 409 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Pharmacy Technicians pay in other IL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,820 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,110 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,170 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $44,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $42,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $42,160 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $41,730 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,840 |
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Questions
What is the average Pharmacy Technicians salary in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $41,440 a year (May 2025). Half of the 640 jobs pay between $36,930 and $48,730. The 10th percentile is $35,710 and the 90th is $59,070.
Is South Illinois nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Pharmacy Technicians?
That is 9% below the U.S. median of $45,750 and 11% below the IL statewide median of $46,650. It ranks #247 of 409 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Pharmacy Technicians make an hour in South Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
About $19.92 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $41,440 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.75–$23.43 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.