Pharmacy Technicians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for pharmacy technicians is $22.51 an hour ($46,820 a year). About 15,830 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($45,750). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($46,650).
Pay range for pharmacy technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.16 | $37,780 |
| 25% of workers | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.51 | $46,820 |
| 75% of workers | $24.01 | $49,950 |
| 90% of workers | $28.45 | $59,170 |
Pharmacy Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $46,820 | 15,830 |
| Peoria | $46,110 | 590 |
| Rockford | $45,170 | 560 |
| Bloomington | $42,990 | 270 |
| Springfield | $42,160 | 570 |
| Decatur | $40,560 | 180 |
| Kankakee | $39,190 | 160 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $37,970 | 390 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for pharmacy technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 44,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $46,940 |
| Medical Assistants | $47,270 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $78,070 |
| Pharmacists | $140,880 |
| Phlebotomists | $47,190 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,820 |
| Surgical Technologists | $66,360 |
| Opticians, Dispensing | $44,530 |
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