Pharmacist Salary in Illinois
Ranked #30 of 51 · IL
2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $138,070 ≈ $66/hr
Median annual salary $139,080
Employment 12,070
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $98,970P25 $126,270 Median $139,080P75 $162,280P90 $169,430
About 80% of pharmacists in Illinois earn between $98,970 and $169,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean pharmacist salary in Illinois is $138,070, about 2% below the U.S. average ($140,920). That works out to roughly $66/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $145,960 | $136,060 | 60 |
| Kankakee, IL | $140,960 | $141,610 | 90 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $140,880 | $138,420 | 8,930 |
| Peoria, IL | $139,900 | $138,770 | 340 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $139,270 | $137,790 | 220 |
| Bloomington, IL | $139,050 | $143,090 | 140 |
| Springfield, IL | $135,440 | $137,420 | 300 |
| Rockford, IL | $134,190 | $136,830 | 300 |